Maria Sharapova - Super Model or Athlete?

Well, It's a new year - and Australian Open has already started.

One player who was making the headlines was Maria Sharapova. The Russian star had supposedly made history by signing the most expensive sport's contract ever!!

Nike has agreed to pay her 70 Million US$. In return, Maria will adorn the Nike dresses for 8 years. Assuming Maria will play for another 8 years - Nike get excellent visibility across the world!! Maria certainly wouldn't complain about the money!!

Makes me wonder - Is she a super model or an athlete?

Well, Nike will get maximum benefit if Maria stays for a longer time at the tournaments.

We had a surprise at the 2010 Australian Open with Maria being ousted in the first round itself!!

One thing that attracted attention - maybe more or maybe less than her loss - was her peacock dress!!

Looking at her, I found it surprising on how she actually managed to play!!

Well, with 8 more years to go, we will certainly have many more surprises!!

Solar eclipse - 15 Jan 2010

Well, a majestic astronomical event is scheduled to occur on 15th Jan 2010!!

Humble humans across some parts of the earth will be privy to witness a solar eclipse on this day - when the moon will come in between the sun and the earth - thereby casting its shadow on the earth's surface!!

Well, Eclipses do occur. But what's so special about this one?

Simply speaking - it's the longest eclipse of the entire millennium(Y2K to Y3K). Doesn't it awe you?

We can consider ourselves lucky to witness such a grand moment in our lifetime.

People across Africa, Maldives, India, Sri Lanka and China will be specially lucky - with the total eclipse being visible in some parts of these countries!!