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2009-08-07T00:03:00.000-07:00

Michael M. Crow became the 16th president of Arizona State University on July 1, 2002. He is guiding the transformation of ASU into one of the nation’s leading public metropolitan research universities, one that is directly engaged in the economic, social, and cultural vitality of its region. Under his direction the university pursues teaching, research, and creative excellence focused on the major challenges and questions of our time, as well as those central to the building of a sustainable environment and economy for Arizona. He has committed the university to global engagement, and to setting a new standard for public service.

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Sima Jain To Teach You Gardening Secrets

2009-08-06T21:53:00.000-07:00

Sima Jain passion is organic gardening and specially flowers. In her Texas house she have a huge garden basically from Faislabad. Huma got married to her doctor husband few years back & left for USA. sima graduated from Agriculture University Faislabad.

Organic gardening is a simple way to ensure that you are growing the highest-quality produce in a sustainable way that is healthy for the plants and the planet. It is one of the oldest methods of cultivation, and the food it will produce is not only healthier for you it's less expensive to. You may find that it might become the most rewarding hobby, or lifestyle, you have ever undertaken. Organic gardening is a simple healthful way to convert living organisms into carbon compounds in a way that considers the whole of nature and its integral place in that scheme.

Organic gardening uses natural compost and manure to fertilize and grow plants and flowers. Since you will be using natural compost no harmful chemicals or pesticides are used on your plants. Some gardeners are willing to invest in some extras required by organic gardening because it ensures that no harmful pesticides or fungicides will be used. By growing a garden without chemical fertilizers, you will naturally build the soil to support healthy plant life. Chemical fertilizers and additives will, over time, damage the soil's ability to provide what plants need to resist disease, insect attacks, and stress.

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Swine Flu Do and Don'ts

2009-08-06T21:48:00.001-07:00

The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are ten tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.

1. Wash your hands frequently

Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

2. Get enough sleep

Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

3. Drink sufficient water

Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

4. Boost your immune system

Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

5. Keep informed

The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.

6. Avoid alcohol

Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong.

7. Be physically active

Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity.

8. Keep away from sick people

Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone else nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

9. Know when to get help

Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed.

10. Avoid crowded areas

Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.

Please follow this instruction to avoid swine flu and enjoy a healthy life.

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Sanjana a trvel trip maker To Give You Some Travel Tips

2009-08-06T21:43:00.001-07:00

Sanjana, sweet and elegent is working in a Goa travel company. She is a tour planner, she arranges tours in India and other major travel destinations worldwide. Travelling should be fun, no matter whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, you need to make the most out of your trip and to have as few complications as possible.

Sanjana has provided few travel tips here for our readers. She says, no question, you can drop thousands of dollars on a one-week getaway, but you certainly don't have to. If you know a few simple secrets, you can stay within your budget and still enjoy an exciting, unforgettable trip with the kids. All it takes is a little creativity and knowledge. You can also save money on lodging. Complete an online search using the words "kids stay free hotel." You'll be amazed at the number of hotels and inns that offer this perk. Also look over their amenities because many hotels also offer free continental breakfast.

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Sara National College of Arts Lahore

2009-08-06T21:38:00.000-07:00

Sara Anwar is a student of National College of Arts, Lahore. Its a very old institution and has a rich history. Gazetteers written about the city of Lahore in 1915 describe the work being done at the school as one of the cultural highlights of the urban center.

Sara loves art, its her hobby and passion. Sara is studying sculpture. She is learning wood carving. Wood carving is a form of working wood by means of a cutting tool held in the hand (this may be a power tool), resulting in a wooden figure or figurine (this may be abstract in nature) or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. She has also developed some skills in Bronze. Bronze is the most popular metal for cast metal sculptures; a cast bronze sculpture is often called simply a â€œbronzeâ€. Common bronze alloys have the unusual and desirable property of expanding slightly just before they set, thus filling the finest details of a mold.

Sara believe in hardwork, has dreams to become a famous artist.Wish you best of luck Sara!

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Bengali Girl Soma in Kuala Lumpur Picture

2009-07-08T08:40:00.000-07:00

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Soma Roy is a bengali girl lived in kolkata,the City of Joy, West Bengal. She is very cute and Gorgeous. She lived with her parents. Recently she visited Malaysia with her friends.

This pictures was taken by her friends in front of a building. she gave a very nice pose with her beautiful cute smile.

She shared her Experienced with us. she told us More than any other spot in the country, Kuala Lumpur, or "KL" as it is commonly known, is the focal point of new Malaysia. While the city's past is still present in the evocative British colonial buildings of the Dataran Merdeka and the midnight lamps of the Petaling Street nightmarket, that past is everywhere met with insistent reminders of KL's present and future. The city's bustling streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. To some, this spirit seems to have been gained at the loss of ancient cultural traditions, but in many ways KL marks the continuation rather than the loss of Malaysia's rich past. Like Malacca five hundred years before, KL's commercial centre is a grand meeting place for merchants and travelers from all over the world. And In the same way Kuala Lumpur brings the present and Past of Malaysia.

She love the city and wants to visit again this beautiful city of Malaysia. Though she visited other places also but she likes this place very much. She Visited other places are Sarawak,Pahang,Kedah,Perlis,Johor,Perak,Malacca,Sabah,Selangor, Kelantan,Terengganu,Penang,Negeri Sembilan.

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Desi Indian Gujrati Girls on Web

2009-07-08T08:27:00.000-07:00

These pictures are taken in a marriage party in a Gujrati Family in India. These sexy girls are belongs to a very rich family and They enjoy the party very much.

The below picture is belongs to Radhika whose parents is looking for a good bride for her. She is an engineer and working in a MNC with a high paid salary. She is pretty and fair. Her picture was taken by someone in the party.

This pictures is belongs to this family. All the young girls of the family gather together for this very important photo session for their life. These girls are pretty cool and good looking.

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Sexy Pakistani Girls Soha on Beach

2009-07-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

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Sexy Pakistani girls soha and her sister sabbo visited Chennai recently. They lived at Karachi, Pakistan. They belongs to a very rich family and they love traveling.

This picture was taken by her cousin on Chennai beach last year. Soha and sabbo both are good in their studies. Soha is a college student and her sister is pursuing 10+2 standard at a famous school at Karachi. Her father is a businessman. And he was born in the part of Punjab which currently belongs to India. They are very religious and they are modern as well.

Soha had a boy friend but now she has no contact with the boy due to some reason and she is looking for some good friend.

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Reem Abeidoh Damascus Syria

2009-06-27T23:24:00.000-07:00

Reem Abeidoh lives in Damascus, Syria. Dimashq, also commonly known as al-Shām) is the capital and largest city of Syria. It is one of the the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.

It is where the first alphabet was conceived, where the first written musical note was discovered, and where wheat was first cultivated.

Syria’s rich and varied history has left lasting legacies, which are as diverse as they are remarkable. Syria will always surprise and delight. It is not necessary to travel all over the country to appreciate archaeology. There is enough in Damascus to keep you occupied for at least one holiday. After all, this is the world’s oldest inhabited city and is in itself a living museum.

The main appeal of Syria is its archaeological sites. Home to 39 civilizations over 16,000 years, Syria is a lost treasure awaiting rediscovery.

A short car journey outside Damascus is the ancient village of Maaloula, a mere 50 kilometers from the capital, which is one of only three places left in the world where the inhabitants still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ.

Naadia Car Accident Lawyer picture

2009-06-27T23:22:00.000-07:00

Its a very common misconception that all expats drive taxi’s in USA, UK and CA. Its true that people do odd jobs abroad but many of them are working in respectable positions like doctors, professors, engineers, lawyers. Such as Naadia, she is working as a car accident lawyer in San Diego.

Naadia is working in a top law firm and in a respectable position. Naadia says there are a number of documents that you will need prior to filing your claim, and there are also certain things that you must ensure you do before the case against the other side is commenced.

Prior to filing your claim it is vital that you have checked your insurance policy to ensure that you know the extent of your coverage. This will inform you as to whether or not the insurers will pay for a replacement vehicle, if necessary, whether they will pay your medical expenses (dependent on state laws), and the extent of the information you will need to disclose to them in relation to your employment and medical histories. Car accidents and automobile accidents are common occurrences in hectic streets, avenues, and highways. An estimated 5,000 people die as a result of car accidents and collisions in the United States every year.
Prior to becoming a car accident lawyer Naadia worked in National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). After looking at all these accidents she decided to make a career change.

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Sonia Mitte pictures, Berlin

2009-06-27T23:19:00.000-07:00

Sonia is an expat living in Mitte, Berlin. She is studying in Humboldt University of Berlin. Sonia is doing her graduation in Natural history. Sonia is a cheering girl, who loves to travel and go to parties.

Her home is in Mitte district of Berlin. (The historical center of Berlin, the nucleus of the former East Berlin, and the emerging city center. Many cafes, restaurants, museums, galleries and clubs are abundant throughout the district, along with many sites of historic interest.)

She lives with her father (who is running a hotel in Mitte) and two little sisters. Her dream is to become an expert in field of natural history. In evenings Sonia works in Museum für Naturkunde (Humboldt Museum) which is the largest museum of natural history in Germany. Its collections contain objects from three major fields, paleontology, mineralogy, and zoology..

Sonia’s favorite places in Berling are The Deutsches Theater, the Deutsche Oper and Zoologischer Garten Berlin. Sonia travelled to Pakistan twice with her family, loves the colorful culture of Pakistan. She is looking for friends from Pakistan.

Sophie Choudry Lake Como Italy

2009-06-27T23:17:00.000-07:00

Sophie Choudhry is our reader from beautiful Lake Como (Logo Di Como) in Milan. Sophie is an ex pat, they settled in Italy 15 years ago. Lake Como lure millions of people, so they decided to settle there.

Just an hour’s ride from metro Milan, Lake Como towns are steeped in art and culture, lending a feeling of deep satisfaction beyond their breathtakingly beautiful location in the Italian Alps.

The first stop for most visitors is the central town of Como, easily accessible by regularly scheduled trains from Milan’s Centrale or Cadorna train stations (the latter featuring direct service from Milan that regularly spills tourists out on the main ferry dock).

From here, get acquainted with an entire schedule of cheap boat service that navigates the lake’s more northern regions to other such scenic towns as Mennagio, Bellagio and Varenna.

Beyond Como’s sweeping views of the lake, don’t leave without making time for a cable car ride up the mountain for stunning shots of the surrounding area. Also take time to explore Como’s richly decorated Gothic-Romanesque cathedral, the old Roman town wall, as well as the town’s handful of art and history museums.

Sophie has a dream to have a house in lakeside villas. Lake has very attractive villas which have been built here since Pliny the Younger constructed the Comedia and the Tragedia.

Shanti Obray while in Paris

2009-06-27T23:15:00.001-07:00

Shanti Obray visited Paris with her family lately on a vacation. Paris is today one of the
world’s leading business and cultural centres, and its influence in politics, education,
entertainment, media, fashion, science and the arts all contribute to its status as one of
the world’s major global cities. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in
the world, with 45 million tourists every year in the Paris Region, 60% of whom are foreign
visitors. There are numerous iconic landmarks among its many attractions, along with
world-famous institutions and popular parks.

Shanti Obray is a student and lives in UK, she started this travel with her family by train
from UK to Paris.
Here is Shanti’s experience with Paris, for centuries, the city had been a labyrinth of
narrow streets and half-timber houses, but, beginning in 1852, the Baron Haussmann’s
urbanisation program involved leveling entire quarters to make way for wide avenues lined
with neo-classical stone buildings of bourgeoisie standing. Most of this ‘new’ Paris is the
Paris we see today. The building code has seen few changes since, and the Second Empire
plans are in many cases still followed. The “alignement” law is still in place, which
regulates building facades of new constructions according to a pre-defined street width. A
building’s height is limited according to the width of the streets it lines, and under the
regulation, it is difficult to get an approval to build a taller building.

Three of the most famous Parisian landmarks are the twelfth-century cathedral Notre Dame de
Paris on the Île de la Cité, the Napoleonic Arc de Triomphe and the nineteenth-century
Eiffel Tower. The Eiffel Tower was a “temporary” construction by Gustave Eiffel for the
1889 Universal Exposition, but the tower was never dismantled and is now an enduring symbol
of Paris.

Two of Paris’ oldest and famous gardens are the Tuileries Garden, created in the 16th
century for a palace on the banks of the Seine near the Louvre, and the Left bank
Luxembourg Garden, another former private garden belonging to a château built for the Marie
de’ Medici in 1612. The Jardin des Plantes, created by Louis XIII’s doctor Guy de La Brosse
for the cultivation of medicinal plants, was Paris’ first public garden.

Rukhsar Baloch From Sakhar

2009-06-27T23:11:00.000-07:00

Rukhsar Baloch is one of our smart, cute and regular readers from Sakhar. Sakhar is known as one of largest cities of Sindh. Rukhsar has recently passed her 10th exam and is going to take admission in government girls college Sakhar. Rukhsar sent her photo through our contact form. She tells that she is reading edesibabes.com since last four months.

Well Rukhsar thank you very much for sharing your cute picture. We congrats you on your success in 10th class and wish you best of luck for your future. Please keep in touch with us because we sure that our readers would like to see some more from you.

Tania Zohaib From Murree Picture

2009-06-27T23:07:00.000-07:00

Dear friends today we are introducing Tania Zohaib to you. Tania is student of 3rd year and lives in Murree. The reason of sending her photo she tells that she wants to discuss a matter with our readers. Tania asks that “when a person falls in love, what is the best way to tell his lover that he loves him..?? Tania has ask this question to our readers and wants to read reply and discussions in our comments box.

Well Tania thank you very much for sending us really beautiful snap. You have asked a wonderful question and we sure that you will find soon hundreds of ideas on the matter. The first idea from RealhotMasala is that you can describe your feeling by giving a beautiful bouquet or romantic gift on a first date will leave a lasting impression. Many believe this custom is old fashioned but the gesture is the perfect basis with which to start a new romance. Whether it is your boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife or someone new in your life, an unexpected romantic gift and flowers will make their day a special one.

Girls in A Lahore Hostel

2009-06-27T23:00:00.000-07:00

I know you would love to mess with these girls from a Lahore College. Smart, attractive and very nice girls. During their lunch break (photo taken before Ramdan, so don’t ask why they don’t fast).

Lahore is a very beautiful city to visit. The Natural beauty of Lahore will Entertain You if you visit Lahore. Another good thing about lahore is ...it is full of gorgeous girls.

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. It is often called the Garden of Mughals because of its rich Mughal heritage. Lahore also is often called the cultural heart of Pakistan, as it is the center of Pakistani arts, films and intelligentsia. It is located near the Ravi River, close to the Pakistan-India border. Mughal structures such as the Badshahi Mosque, the Lahore Fort, Shalimar Gardens, and the mausolea of Jehangir and Nur Jehan are popular tourist spots in the city. Lahore is also home to many British colonial structures built in the Indo-Gothic style, such as the Lahore High Court, the General Post Office (GPO), and many older universities.

Punjabi is the native language of the province and is the most widely-spoken language in Lahore. Since Pakistani independence, however, Urdu has become more prominent and is now a primary means of communication in both the city and adjoining rural areas. Urdu and English have become more popular with educated and younger people due to their official status, which Punjabi has not been accorded. Many Punjabi speakers in Lahore are known as Lahori Punjabi due to their use of a mixture of Punjabi and colloquial Urdu. According to the 1998 census, Lahore's population was nearly 7 million. Mid-2006 government estimates now put the population at approximately 10 million.This makes Lahore the second largest city in Pakistan, fifth largest city in South Asia and the 26th largest city in the world. Lahore has been regarded as a city with High Sufficiency to become a Gamma world city, as of 2008.
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Saba Westminster Abbey

2009-06-27T22:57:00.000-07:00

Being a historian Saba loves UK. This country is all about history.
With such a rich and varied past it’s really no surprise that England is teeming with places of historical significance.

From ruins to carvings, from mines to stone circles to prehistoric coastline – Britain has it all in abundance and much of it is in England. Take a look at some great historic sites to visit across the regions.
The history of the United Kingdom as a unified sovereign state began with the political union of the kingdoms of England, which included Wales, and Scotland.
Britain south of the Forth broadly incorporated into the Roman Empire; thereafter invasion by the Anglo-Saxons in the 5th and 6th centuries; invasions by the Vikings in the 9th century, through to the Norman conquest of England in 1066; the development of the separate states of England and Scotland from the 9th century, and competition and cooperation between those states. The British Isles faced no further successful military incursion after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, allowing England and Scotland to each develop political, administrative and cultural institutions including representative governance, law systems, and distinguished contributions to the arts and sciences, upon which the United Kingdom was built.

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Eshita’s Egypt Vacation

2009-06-27T22:53:00.000-07:00

Eshita visited Egypt 3 month’s back and this is one of these photos. Eshita has great interest in history and archeology so visiting Egypt was of great importance to her.

An enigmatic treasure trove of almost unimaginable archaeological and cultural riches, it’s hard not to think of Egypt without imagining the Sphinx, the pyramids at Giza, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Nile. As well as being the world’s largest open-air museum, Egypt also offers a slew of luxurious Red Sea resorts, many within reach of spectacular snorkeling, diving and windsurfing. Whether you see it by riverboat, from camel back or from just above the coral, Egypt’s sights are unforgettable.

Cairo is the largest metropolitan area in Egypt, and is one of the most populous in the world. Cairo has long been the center of the region’s cultural and artistic life, and has the oldest and largest film and music industries in the Arab World, earning it the name of the “Hollywood of the East”. While Al-Qahirah is the official name of the city in Arabic, Egyptians often refer to it simply as Misr (the Arabic name for Egypt itself).

River Nile was another beautiful experience for her to visit. Eshita’s is searching for like minded people online. Would you like to be her friend?

Desi Babes

2009-06-27T22:51:00.000-07:00

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Pakistani Babes In college

2009-06-27T22:50:00.000-07:00

This picture was taken in their college while they are busy in their events work.

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Hot Pakistani Babes

2009-06-27T22:48:00.000-07:00

While Pakistan has some social and political problems, it has also widely been stated as being the tourism industry's next big thing. Pakistan has diverse cultures, peoples and landscapes .

The country's attractions range from the ruins of ancient civilizations such as Mohenjo-daro, Harappa and Taxila, to the Himalayan hill stations, which attract those interested in field and winter sports. Pakistan is home to several mountain peaks over 7000m, which attracts adventurers and mountaineers from around the world, especially K2. The northern parts of Pakistan have many old fortresses, towers and other architecture as well as the Hunza and Chitral valleys, the latter being home to the small pre-Islamic Animist Kalasha community who claim descent from the army of Alexander the Great. The romance of the North West Frontier Province is timeless and legendary. In the Punjab is the site of Alexander's battle on the Jhelum River and the historic city Lahore, Pakistan's cultural capital, with many examples of Mughal architecture such as the Badshahi Masjid, Shalimar Gardens, Tomb of Jahangir and the Lahore Fort.

To promote Pakistan's unique and various cultural heritage, the prime minister launched a "Visit Pakistan" marketing campaign in 2007

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Girls In Beach

2009-06-27T22:47:00.000-07:00

A beach is a geological landform along the shoreline of a body of water. It usually consists of loose particles which are often composed of rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, or cobble. The particles of which the beach is composed can sometimes instead have biological origins, such as shell fragments or coralline algae fragments.

Beaches often occur along coastal areas, where wave or current action deposits and reworks sediments.

Although the seashore is most commonly associated with the word "beach", beaches are not only found by the sea or ocean: beaches also occur at the margin of the land along lakes and rivers where sediments are reworked or deposited.

The term 'beach' may refer to:

* small systems in which the rock material moves onshore, offshore, or alongshore by the forces of waves and currents; or
* geological units of considerable size.

The former are described in detail below; the larger geological units are discussed elsewhere under bars.

There are several conspicuous parts to a beach, all of which relate to the processes that form and shape it. The part mostly above water (depending upon tide), and more or less actively influenced by the waves at some point in the tide, is termed the beach berm. The berm is the deposit of material comprising the active shoreline. The berm has a crest (top) and a face — the latter being the slope leading down towards the water from the crest. At the very bottom of the face, there may be a trough, and further seaward one or more longshore bars: slightly raised, underwater embankments formed where the waves first start to break.

The sand deposit may extend well inland from the berm crest, where there may be evidence of one or more older crests (the storm beach) resulting from very large storm waves and beyond the influence of the normal waves. At some point the influence of the waves (even storm waves) on the material comprising the beach stops, and if the particles are small enough (sand size or smaller), winds shape the feature. Where wind is the force distributing the grains inland, the deposit behind the beach becomes a dune.

These geomorphic features compose what is called the beach profile. The beach profile changes seasonally due to the change in wave energy experienced during summer and winter months. The beach profile is higher during the summer due to the gentle wave action during this season. The lower energy waves deposit sediment on the beach berm and dune, adding to the beach profile. Conversely, the beach profile is lower in the winter due to the increased wave energy associated with storms. Higher energy waves erode sediment from the beach berm and dune, and deposit it off shore, forming longshore bars. The removal of sediment from the beach berm and dune decreases the beach profile.

The line between beach and dune is difficult to define in the field. Over any significant period of time, sand is always being exchanged between them. The drift line (the high point of material deposited by waves) is one potential demarcation. This would be the point at which significant wind movement of sand could occur, since the normal waves do not wet the sand beyond this area. However, the drift line is likely to move inland under assault by storm waves.

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Models Picture

2009-06-27T22:44:00.000-07:00

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Babes Picture

2009-06-27T22:39:00.000-07:00

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The King of Pop "Jackson" is No more

2009-06-27T13:36:00.000-07:00

There was no sign of foul play in the death of Michael Jackson, coroners who completed a post-mortem on the singer's body have said.

But toxicology and other tests have been ordered, and the cause of the 50-year-old's death could take several weeks to determine.

Police also want to speak to Jackson's doctor who witnessed his collapse.

Jackson's body has been released to his family but no funeral details have been made public.

Seven hours after the post-mortem examination was completed, Jackson's family was allowed to claim his body, seemingly managing to elude the media crowd outside the coroner's office.

The body has been taken to an undisclosed location.

Announcing the results of a three-hour autopsy, Los Angeles County Coroners spokesman Craig Harvey said there had been no indication of any external trauma or foul play, but he said the cause of death had been deferred.

"It means that the medical examiner ordered additional testing such as toxicology and other studies," Mr Harvey said.

These would take between four to six weeks, he said.

"We know he was taking some prescription medication," Mr Harvey said, without specifying which.

Unconfirmed reports suggest the singer had been taking a daily dose of Demerol, a painkiller also widely known as pethidine.

Jackson, who had a history of health problems, collapsed at his Los Angeles home around midday on Thursday.

A recording of the telephone call made to emergency services has been released, in which the caller said Jackson was unconscious and had stopped breathing.

His personal doctor - who witnessed his collapse - was trying to revive him, the caller said.

The singer was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre. Jackson's brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest.

Former Jackson family lawyer Brian Oxman told US TV that he had been concerned about the star's use of pain relief medication.

He told ABC's Good Morning America programme that Jackson took prescription pain relief for injuries sustained earlier in his career.

"It caused him great pain. He just didn't like to feel such discomfort. He started taking pain medication. It became part of his life," he said.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said investigators had briefly spoken to Jackson's personal doctor, named by US media as Dr Conrad Murray, but they wanted to speak to him again.

Police also said a car owned by a doctor had been towed away from Jackson's home.

A spokeswoman said the doctor was not under criminal investigation, but that the car could contain "medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death".

The star had been due to stage 50 concerts at the O2 arena in London, beginning on 13 July.

Entertainers, world leaders and fans have continued to pay tribute to the star.

Across the world, people have been voicing shock and disbelief at the news of his death. In Hollywood, thousands of people filed past his star on the Walk of Fame.

A White House spokesman said US President Barack Obama considered Jackson a spectacular performer, but said he felt parts of his life were "sad and tragic".

Former Beatle Paul McCartney described Jackson as a "massively talented boy-man with a gentle soul".