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Hollywood star Carrie Underwood Donates $1 million.

Carrie Underwood is another Hollywood star that puts her money where her mouth is. The Grammy winner announced she's donating $1 million in proceeds from her recent Blown Away Tour to the Red Cross for tornado relief efforts, the AP reports.
"I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness," Underwood said in a statement. "With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornado's."
Underwood grew up in Checkout, Oklahoma, about 115 miles from Moore, Oklahoma where Monday’s tornado took 24 lives, 9 of them children.
Earlier this week the country singer tweeted her condolences: “Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen…it doesn’t change how devastating it is when something does happen. #pray”
Underwood is not the only celebrity rushing to help Oklahoma. Oklahoma City Thunder all-star forward Kevin Durant donated $1 million to The Red Cross, which the team pledged to match along with the NBA and National Basketball Players Association.
Blake Shelton and NBC have organized the "Healing in the Heartland" benefit concert, set to take place on May 29 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.

Top Charted University Campus of U.S.A

*Harvard University

Harvard University is a private institution that was founded in 1636. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,657 and its setting is city. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Harvard University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 1. Its tuition and fees are $40,866 (2012-13). When applying to Harvard University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 6. The application fee at Harvard University is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 6.3 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center. Harvard University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Harvard University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at

*Princeton University

 Princeton University is a private institution that was founded in 1746. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,249, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Princeton University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 1. Its tuition and fees are $38,650 (2012-13). Princeton, the fourth-oldest college in the United States, is located in the quiet town of Princeton, N.J. Within the walls of its historic ivy-covered campus, Princeton offers a number of events, activities, and organizations. The Princeton Tigers, members of the Ivy League, are well known for their consistently strong men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. Students live in one of six residential colleges that provide a residential community as well as dining services but have the option to join one of the 12 eating clubs for their junior and senior years. The eating clubs serve as social and dining organizations for the students who join them. Princeton’s unofficial motto, "In the Nation’s Service and in the Service of All Nations," speaks to the university’s commitment to community service. When applying to Princeton University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Princeton University is $65.

It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 8.5 percent Princeton University offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, women's center, health service, and health insurance. Princeton University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Princeton University When applying to Yale University, it's important to note the application deadline is December 31, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Yale University is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 7.7 percent. The student-faculty ratio at Yale University is 5:1, and the school has 77.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Yale University include: Political Science and Government, General; Economics, General; History, General; Psychology, General; and Biology/Biological Sciences, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 99.0 percent. Yale University offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Yale University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Yale University, 5 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Yale University

 *Columbia University 

Columbia University is a private institution that was founded in 1754. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,027, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 36 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Columbia University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 4. Its tuition and fees are $47,246 (2012-13). When applying to Columbia University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at Columbia University is $80. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 7.0 percent. The student-faculty ratio at Columbia University is 6:1, and the school has 80.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 99.0 percent. Columbia University offers a number of student services including no remedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Columbia University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Columbia University.

 *University of Chicago

University of Chicago is a private institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,388, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 215 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. University of Chicago's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 4. Its tuition and fees are $44,574 (2012-13). The University of Chicago is comprised of the College and a number of graduate and professional schools. Its postgraduate offerings include the highly ranked /top-medical-schools/items/04033" Pritzker School of Medicine ,schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-public

com/best-graduate-schools/top-earth-sciences-schools/items/44028" Department of Geophysical Sciences , as well as a top-ranked graduate program in "http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-economics-schools/items/26037" economics and a well-regarded Divinity School. When applying to University of Chicago, it's important to note the application deadline is January 3, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 3. The application fee at University of Chicago is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 16.3 percent. University of Chicago offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. University of Chicago also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Chicago

 * Massachusetts Institute of Technology

 Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1861. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,384, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 168 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Massachusetts Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 6. Its tuition and fees are $42,050 (2012-13). MIT focuses on scientific and technological research and is divided into five schools and one college When applying to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 15. The application fee at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 9.7 percent and an early acceptance rate of 12.1 percent. The student-faculty ratio at Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 8:1, and the school has 66.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology include: Engineering; Computer Science; Physical Sciences; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Mathematics, General.

The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 97.5 percent. Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Massachusetts Institute of Technology also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 4 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

*Stanford University 

Stanford University is a private institution that was founded in 1885. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,988, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 8,180 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Stanford University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 6. Its tuition and fees are $41,787 (2012-13). Three of Stanford University’s seven schools offer undergraduate and graduate coursework, and the remaining four serve as purely graduate schools. When applying to Stanford University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 1. The application fee at Stanford University is $90.

It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 7.1 percent and an early acceptance rate of 12.6 percent. Stanford University offers a number of student services including no remedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Stanford University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Stanford University, 29 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Stanford University.

 * Duke University

 Duke University is a private institution that was founded in 1838. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,680, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 8,709 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Duke University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 8. Its tuition and fees are $43,623 (2012-13). Duke University is divided into 10 schools and colleges, many of which serve both undergraduate and graduate students. When applying to Duke University, it's important to note the application deadline is January 2, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due January 2. The application fee at Duke University is $75. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 14.0 percent. Duke University offers a number of student services including women's center, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Duke University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Duke University.

 * University of Pennsylvania 

University of Pennsylvania is a private institution that was founded in 1740. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,779, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 279 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Pennsylvania's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 8. Its tuition and fees are $43,738 (2012-13). Penn has 12 schools: Four offer undergraduate and graduate studies and eight offer only graduate studies. When applying to University of Pennsylvania, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Pennsylvania is $75.

It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.4 percent. University of Pennsylvania offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Pennsylvania also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Pennsylvania, 3 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Pennsylvania.

 * California Institute of Technology 

California Institute of Technology is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 978, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 124 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. California Institute of Technology's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 10. Its tuition and fees are $39,588 (2012-13). In addition to its undergraduate studies, Cal tech offers top graduate programs in Cal tech participates in a significant amount of research, receiving grants from institutions such as NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Health and Human Services, among others. When applying to California Institute of Technology, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early action deadline is November 1.

Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due December 31. The application fee at California Institute of Technology is $65. It is most selective, with an acceptance rate of 12.8 percent and an early acceptance rate of 19.2 percent. California Institute of Technology offers a number of student services including non remedial tutoring, women's center, health service, and health insurance. California Institute of Technology also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at California Institute of Technology, 35 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at California Institute of Technology.

Top 10 Australian University Rankings

Australia now has six universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2013 top 100, up from four in 2012 with Monash University and UNSW joining the University of Melbourne, Australian National University, Sydney University, and the University of Queensland.

The 'Reputation Rankings' system is based on the the results of over 16,000 responses from senior academics in 150 countries. It began in 2011 so that Times Higher Education couild release two world university rankings each year rather than the single rankings report released annually by its competitors. The THE 'Reputation Rankings' joins its 'Academic Rankings' which are released around the start of October each year but they have been criticised for their obvious anglo bias in asking mainly western educated and socialised academics working at western universities which universities they consider to be the best in the world.

Key Features:

    Two new entrants in the top 100 (UNSW and Monash) making a total of 6
    University of Melbourne moves from 43 to 39
    Australian National University moves from 44 to 42


University    2013 Ranking    2012 Ranking
University of Melbourne    39    43
Australian National University    42 (tied)    44 (tied)
University of Sydney    49    50
University of Queensland    71-80    71-80
University of New South Wales    81-90    -
Monash University    91-100    -

Australia has two new entrants in the top 100 and a new entrant in the top 200 of the THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings. UNSW records a massive increase in ranking to move into the top 100 at position 85 compared with last year's 173. Monash loses its 5th place in the Australian rankings to UNSW but records an improved ranking of 19 places to just sneak into the top 100 at position 99. Adelaide University moves into 176 becoming the 8th Australian university in the top 200. Melbourne University records an impressive 9 point increase in ranking at the highly competitive top end, moving from last year's 37 to 28 and putting some distance between itself and the 2nd highest ranked Australian university ANU.

National Rank    University    World Rank
1   
University of Melbourne
    28
2   
Australian National University
    37
3   
University of Sydney
    62
4   
University of Queensland
    65
5   
University of New South Wales
    85
6   
Monash University
    99
7   
University of Adelaide
    176
8   
University of Western Australia
    190
9   
Macquarie University
    251-275
10   
Queensland University of Technology
    251-275
11   
The University of Newcastle
    276-300
12   
Murdoch University
    301-350
13   
University of South Australia
    301-350
14   
University of Wollongong
    301-350
15   
Charles Darwin University
    351-400
16   
Deakin University
    351-400
17   
Flinders University
    351-400
18   
University of Tasmania
    351-400
19   
University of Technology Sydney
    351-400

(Universities within the same rank range are listed alphabetically)
2012 QS World University Rankings - Australian university rankings.

Some good news for the Australian university rankings with the 2012 QS World University Rankings reporting a new entry from amongst the top Australian universities. The private Bond University has moved into the top 700 institutions at 380 in the world rankings after scoring impressively in a number of dimensions, mainly attributed to its smaller class size and the internationalised character of the staff and students. The ANU led the best Australian universities in the rankings with its strong research focus. All the Group of Eight universities scored well although there was some movement both up and down. The international rankings are now becoming much more competitive as more and more universities around the world start to focus their strategies, resources, and activities on obtaining the highest possible score across the different dimensions. It will be interesting to see how this plays out in the years ahead.

World Rank    University    Academic Reputation    Employer Reputation    Citations    Faculty Students    International Faculty    International Students    Overall Score
24    ANU    99.7    82.5    64.3    79.6    100    96.3    87.6
36    Melbourne    99.8    100    74.9    46.8    68.9    92.3    83.2
39    Sydney    99.3    93.5    58.9    50.4    99.7    91.3    81.3
46    UQ    95.3    83.3    63.1    45.3    95.5    90.5    78.2
52    UNSW    95    95.1    52.8    39.8    98.8    97.6    76.6
61    Monash    95.4    96.5    41.6    33.6    77    94.5    72.2
79    UWA    77.8    70.9    70.1    39.9    99.3    81.7    70
102    Adelaide    73.8    69.5    54.8    41    86.9    92.6    65.3
233    Macquarie    47.4    71.2    28.2    13.5    98.5    98.2    44.7
246    RMIT    46.9    77.2    7.7    21.7    100    100    42.8
258    Curtin    41.5    65.1    12.6    27.3    100    99.8    41.5
264    Wollongong    29.5    73.4    26.5    35.7    99.5    82.8    41.1
268    Newcastle    47.9    39.5    28.7    18.4    92.2    68.8    41
281    QUT    44    65.6    20.1    21.9    85    59.8    40.2
284    UTS    41.6    69.3    12.7    21.8    93.4    88.6    40
293    UniSA    38.3    49.9    12.5    36.3    100    75.8    39.3
342    Flinders    27.7    24.8    17.9    67.1    13.8    63.9    34.8
357    UTas    27.7    27.4    24.7    38.3    51.9    87.8    33.8
362    JCU    21.7    23.4    44.2    30.4    93.8    50.4    33.5
368    Griffith    29.6    39.8    15.8    23.3    89.9    90.8    33
374    La Trobe    35.6    26.8    15.7    21.6    83.9    77.1    32.8
380    Bond    11.9    43.5    6.3    63.7    86    93.8    32.4
401-450    Deakin         37.4    17.3    14.9    72    81.7   
401-450    Murdoch              20.9    26.6    87    53.9   
451-500    Swinburne              22.1    12.8    69.3    99.9   
601+    UWS                                 
2012 ARWU SHJT Shanghai Jiao Tong University China Academic Ranking of World universities - Australian universities ranking:

Good news for the University of Western Australia (UWA) as it jumps to number 96 inside the top 100 and well up on last year's position in the top 150. This is the second year in a row that an Australian university has been promoted into the top 100 and this sends a clear message around the world regarding the quality of the top universities in Australia.

Seven Australian universities have been named among the world's top 200 higher education institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The University of Melbourne leads the Australian contingent as the highest placed Australian facility, coming in at number 37 in the world rankings.

National Rank    University    World Rank
1   
University of Melbourne
    37
2   
Australian National University
    38
3   
University of Sydney
    58
4   
University of Queensland
    74
5   
Monash University
    117
6   
University of New South Wales
    173
7   
University of Western Australia
    189
8   
University of Adelaide
    201-225
9   
Macquarie University
    226-250
10   
University of Wollongong
    251-275
11   
The University of Newcastle
    276-300
12   
Queensland University of Technology
    276-300
13   
Charles Darwin University
    301-350
14   
University of Tasmania
    301-350
15   
Curtin University
    351-400
16   
Deakin University
    351-400
17   
Flinders University
    351-400
18   
Griffith University
    351-400
19   
La Trobe University
    351-400
20   
University of South Australia
    351-400
21   
Swinburne University of Technology
    351-400

(Universities within the same rank range are listed alphabetically)

Cyclone Mahasen Slowly Comes to Bangladesh

 

Cyclone Mahasen moved slightly north-northeastwards Wednesday afternoon after it approached within around 600 kilometres of Bangladesh coastline.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northeasterly direction and may cross between Patuakhali (Khepupara)-Teknaf coast near Chittagong by early morning on Thursday, said a special weather bulletin of the Met office.

Its peripherial gusty/squally wind may affect coastal regions of Bangladesh from 10:00pm on Wednesday, the bulletin added.

Maritime ports of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to keep hoisted danger signal No. seven.

It was centred about 755 kms south southwest of Chittagong port, 695 kms southwest of Cox’s Bazar port and 635 kms south southwest of Mongla port.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the storm centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/ squalls. Sea will remain very rough near the storm centre.

The coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Bhola, Borguna, Patuakhali, Barisal and their offshore islands and chars will come under danger signal No. seven.

On the other hand, maritime port of Mongla has been advised to keep hoisted danger signal No. five.

The coastal districts of Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars will come under danger signal No. five.

Under the influence of the storm the low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by storm surge of five to seven feet height above normal astronomical tide.

The coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Barisal, Bhola, Pirojpur, and their offshore islands and chars are likely to experience wind speed up to 90-100 kph in gusts/squalls with heavy to very falls during the passage of the storm.

The coastal districts of Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to experience wind speed up to 80-90 kph in gusts/ squalls with heavy to very falls during the passage of the storm.

Due to very heavy rainfall, landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chittagong division.

All fishing boats, trawlers and marine vessels over north Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.

The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief on Wednesday sent a list containing guidelines and precautions for the locals to the deputy commissioners’ offices of the vulnerable districts, ministry sources said.

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has undergone a double mastectomy to reduce her chances of getting breast cancer.

The 37-year-old mother of six has explained her reasons for having the surgery in the New York Times.
She said her doctors estimated she had an 87% risk of breast cancer and a 50% risk of ovarian cancer. "I decided to be proactive and to minimise the risk as much I could," she wrote.
She said the process began in February and was completed by the end of April.

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Top 10 picks for those who dare

1. Bungee jumping at the Macau Tower, China Most bungees are built into gorges or natural settings, so how about jumping off a man-made structure into a booming metropolis' harbor beneath you? This is just the case at the Macau Tower, the world's second highest bungee jump, dropping 765 feet from a platform around the tower. The views are incredible, but also terrifying. You're dropping a few feet from a steel tower with cars driving beneath you and it's enough to terrify even the most confident daredevil. If you get up there and aren't ready to jump the tower has other offerings. They pr

ovide skywalks so you can walk the perimeter of the tower on the rim, but with a harness and without needing a leap of faith. They also offer a Tower Climb. Although it doesn't involve jumping, it's even higher than the bungee. Climbers do a 328 ft. ascent to the tower's summit at 1,108 ft..

 2. Trekking to Mount Everest Base Camp near Kathmandu, Nepal One of the most popular adrenaline treks among VirtualTourist members is the trip to Mount Everest Base Camp. While making it to Everest Base Camp definitely requires some training and planning beforehand, few experiences can top the view from the Nepalese side, which is at an altitude of 17,598 ft.. A VT member suggests The Upper Mustang Trek, particularly the portion above Chele, if you want really adrenaline vertigo inducing excitement. Some travelers also consider trekking the Annapurna Circuit, and members of VirtualTourist can advise you about whether or not you should trek on your own, with a guide or porter, or with an organized group. Each of these means a different experience and pace.

 3. Running with the Bulls - Pamplona, Spain A national tradition that became an international sensation, the Running with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, is a once-in-a-lifetime thrill that many adrenaline junkies include on their bucket lists. Popularized by Ernest Hemingway's novel The Sun Also Rises, the Running of the Bulls occurs during the San Fermin Festival, which runs each year from July 6 to 14, celebrating San Fermin, the patron saint of Navarra. The actual "Running of the Bulls" occurs every morning of the week and serves a distinct purpose - the bulls must get from outside the city to the bullring. Just being a spectator to this event is an adrenaline rush!

 4. Zip lining in Costa Rica The jungles and animals of Costa Rica are a thrill in themselves, but the vantage point and excitement of a zip line takes the entire experience to another level. A zip line, becoming more and more popular in tropical resorts, combines a series of cables and platforms at different heights that allow visitors to travel through the rainforest canopy and over rivers and water features safely. While they are a total adrenalin rush, they also serve as a unique way to see ecology, botany, and animals up close in the wild. Zip-lines are increasingly popular and can be found throughout Costa Rica, but some of the best areas to find them are Monteverde, Arenal, and Manuel Antonio.

 5. Surfing Tavarua Island, Fiji For those who want their adrenaline on the water, few spots in the world are as remote and filled with guaranteed great waves like Fiji. Tavarua Island, a heart-shaped spot located off the Western coast of Fiji near Momi, is an island resort encircled by coral reefs and the unique wave breaks that accompany them. You'll need to take a boat out to some of them, but then you're set for the ride of your life. The fantastic surf spots near Tavarua include the notorious Cloudbreak and Restaurants, a 200- 300 yard ride right off the island.

 6. Heli-skiing in Valdez, Alaska Many of us think skiing is risky enough as is, but if you'd like to turn up the volume heli-skiing is becoming more popular than ever. One spot growing in popularity is Valdez, Alaska, which is incredibly vertical and local organizers promise six runs a day and roll over runs. If you only get to 5 runs one day, you can ski seven runs the next day. The season in Valdez runs from early February to the second week of May, but it is suggested to get there earlier - once other North American areas close in April, many serious skiers start flocking to Alaska.

7. Ledge jumping in Queenstown, New Zealand New Zealand has long been a hot spot for adrenaline junkies and extreme sports enthusiasts. A great spot for both is Queenstown, New Zealand where visitors can experience the Ledge Urban Bungy. After taking the Skyline Gondola to the top of Bob's Peak, you can lunge down concrete tracks, hike the mountain-top trails, or jump from the Ledge Urban Bungee. Be warned, it has a ‘runway' so you gain a bit of speed, and the unique harness allows jumpers to do flips, twists, and other such stunts. At 1312 ft. (400m) above Queenstown, this activity is not for the faint at heart!

8. Paraglide above the Lauterbrunnen Valley, Switzerland Multiple VirtualTourist members suggested getting a thrill while on the road by seeing your location from up above - way up above! In Switzerland, one VT member departed Interlaken, which is already quite high at 1870 ft., by van and drove up to the village of Beatenburg at 4,400 ft.. Taking off from a meadow high above Interlaken, paragliding provides thrills and unparalleled views of Lake Brienz, Lake Thun, and the town below. For those who are even more adventurous, you can paraglide from the top of Schilthorn, which is 9744 ft. high and was featured in a James Bond film.

 9. White Water Rafting in Africa Multiple VirtualTourist members suggested whitewater rafting in different areas of Africa for an extreme thrill. One popular spot is on the Zambezi, just downriver from Victoria Falls along the border of Zimbabwe. This area has Grade 5/V white-rapids and the best time to attempt them is from July to January. Another member suggested the rapids along the Nile River near Jinja, Uganda - also Grade 5 white-water rapids - although she said she will probably never do them again, it was an experience of a lifetime!

 10. Rappelling in St. George, Utah A few of our previous suggestions will have you attached to a rope, but none probably as risky as rappelling and canyoneering in St. George, Utah. Rappelling is best described as controlled descent down a rock face using a rope, commonly seen on the cover of Patagonia catalogues, and a favourite of daredevils all over Utah. St. George is conveniently located in the middle of many amazing rock formations areas including Zion National Park, Snow Canyon State Park, and slot canyons, making this the area where "canyoneering," or hiking, climbing, and rappelling in narrow slot canyons, was born. St. George is a playground for adrenaline junkies with outstanding mountain biking, ATV trails, and an abundance of rock climbing.