A horse pasture at N.C. State's College of Veterinary Medicine. Photographed April 26, 2011. TAKAAKI IWABU -
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Honor Guard remembers fallen warrior
Sergeant Joshua Holloway rolls lint from his uniform in preparation for the funeral of PFC Samuel Kelly Watkins in Hendersonville N.C. Watkins was killed during the Korean conflict; his remains were finally recovered and identified and he was given a proper military funeral.
7 Reasons Why the World is Best Explored on Foot
We travel the world for pleasure, business or to meet family and friends, and mostly, we let ourselves be transported by planes, trains, cars and whatever means are appropriate. But, if we stop for a moment and think about the origin of the word 'travel' we will realize that we often neglect the most natural means of transport - our feet.
Travel' derives from the Old French word 'travail' which means work. This in turn apparently goes back to the Latin word 'tripalium' which was a three-legged sort of whip used by the Romans to drive slaves. Being on the move was work, walking miles and miles to get from A to B, getting dirty and sweaty in the process.
No modern-day traveler is required to submit himself to torture, but a little bit of 'travail' by exploring our destinations on foot, as opposed to hopping on a tour bus and letting yourself be guided to pre-selected destinations, goes a long way to increasing the pleasure of travel. We travel to satisfy our curiosity and to discover the real side of the country of our choice. If we don't put in a bit of legwork we will miss out on all of the following:
Travel' derives from the Old French word 'travail' which means work. This in turn apparently goes back to the Latin word 'tripalium' which was a three-legged sort of whip used by the Romans to drive slaves. Being on the move was work, walking miles and miles to get from A to B, getting dirty and sweaty in the process.
No modern-day traveler is required to submit himself to torture, but a little bit of 'travail' by exploring our destinations on foot, as opposed to hopping on a tour bus and letting yourself be guided to pre-selected destinations, goes a long way to increasing the pleasure of travel. We travel to satisfy our curiosity and to discover the real side of the country of our choice. If we don't put in a bit of legwork we will miss out on all of the following:
Meeting the locals
Monday, May 30, 2011
Severe weather continues in central US
Deadly storms struck again yesterday in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It was a storm system that followed the massive, highest-rated EF5 twister that struck Joplin, Mo., on Sunday. The Joplin twister, which killed more than 120 people, is the eighth deadliest storm on record in the United States dating back to 1840. This year's tornado season has produced approximately 1,000 twisters and has taken the lives of more than 300 people. -- Lloyd Young (36 photos total)
Debbie Surlin salvages items from her parent's home in Joplin, Mo. Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The home's residents Beverly and Roy Winans rode out the EF-5 tornado by hiding under a bed in the home. The tornado tore through much of the city Sunday, damaging a hospital and hundreds of homes and businesses and killing at least 123 people. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press)
Obama: Six days, four nations
US President Barack Obama began a six-day, four-nation tour (Ireland, England, France, and Poland) May 22, 2011. His 24-hour visit to Ireland included dropping by rural Moneygall, where his great-great-great-grandfather Fulmouth Kearney lived before immigrating to the United States in 1850. The second stop on Mr. Obama’s itinerary? London, for a visit with the Queen, where he was honored with a State Dinner at Buckingham Palace and gave an address to both houses of Parliament. Mr. Obama’s next stop: a meeting of the Group of 8 world powers in Deauville, France. The leaders discussed how the West could help Egypt, Tunisia and other Arab states in political transition. On the last stop: Mr. Obama visited Poland. Last year he was forced to cancel (to attend the funeral of Poland's president) when the ash cloud from an Icelandic volcano restricted air space and travel. Ironically, a new volcanic eruption forced alterations of his itinerary again this year. -- Paula Nelson (Editor's note: We will not post on May 30, 2011, Memorial Day. See you again on June 1.) (55 photos total)
US President Barack Obama is greeted by a well wisher in College Green, May 23, 2011 in Dublin, Ireland. Obama visited Ireland for one day. Earlier he met with Irish President Mary McAleese, Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland, Enda Kenny, and visited his ancestral home in Moneygall, County Offaly. (Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
Nexus images — Concordia – Research Station at the End of the World
These pictures could easily be publicity stills from a new science fiction blockbuster set on an ice bound planet circling a distant sun. It is, however, the Concordia Research Station which is located on the Antarctic Plateau in Antartcica – the largest desert in the world. It is one of only three research stations on the plateau to operate permanently on a year round basis.
6 Healthy Habits That Can Make You Sick
1. Over-Exercising
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Your body and mind do not need more than three to four days a week of 30 to 45 minutes of cardio activity. Cardio/aerobic exercises should be done every other day alternating with Yoga, Pilates, walking, and weight training on the off days. Hiking, swimming, tennis, golf, team sports and a simple variation in exercise over the course of the week, month and season is the best way to stay lean, toned and energized.
Flags at Arlington
A soldier places American flags if front of each headstone at Arlington National Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day, in Arlington, Va., Thursday, May 26, 2011. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Fantastic Hotel
Marina Bay Sands is the world’s most expensive hotel, it’s boat-shaped ‘SkyPark’ perched atop the three 55 storey towers. This three towers are connected with a one hectare roof sky park offering 360-degree views of Singapore’s skyline and featuring beautifully sculptured gardens, restaurants and a swimming pool.
Angry Animals In pICS
It doesn’t surprise me that some animals attack people unless you are familiar with them and their behavior, it’s normal, they are wild, but some of them, like in these pictures. I would have never thought.
Dangerous Animals Photo Gallery
Best hats of the royal wedding guests
Kate Middleton is known for her love of standout hats, or fascinators. This regal accessory was also a popular choice for attendees of her wedding to Prince William. Click through the gallery to see some of the craziest, most elaborate hats worn to the royal wedding.
| Most Beautiful Beaches Of The World
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Echo of the War
A small compilation of pictures taken by Russian professional and amateur archaeologists while searching for the items of the Second World War time.
The Final Destination
People are always in a hurry and no one wants to wait or give way to others.
The Olympic City of 2014
Today we’ll take a walk along streets of the future Olympic city, Sochi.
School Graduates And Not Only
We continue talking about school graduates, since photos from this event are numerous.
The 10 Most Expensive Vehicles of U.S. Military
01. Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, better known as the Stealth Bomber, can launch conventional and nuclear weapons against the most heavily protected enemy lines on earth thanks to its ability to evade radar detection. Originally, it was supposed to be manufactured in a run of 132, but it was so expensive that the initial 1987 order was slashed to 21. The cost of the B-2 program in 1997 was $737 million,
Friday, May 27, 2011
Miniatur Wunderland: World’s Largest Model Railway
Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany, is home to the world’s largest model railway, with miniature replicas of famous destinations around Europe and America. The level of detail is incredible and the figures are simply mind-boggling:
20 Impressive Moats Around the World
Bodiam Castle – East Sussex England | Photographer Unknown
A moat is a deep, broad ditch, typically filled with water, that surrounds a castle, building or town. Historically, it provided a preliminary line of defence. In some places moats evolved into more extensive water defences, including natural or artificial lakes, dams and sluices. In later castles the moat or water defences may have been largely ornamental.
Gorgeous Inward Facing Home in Mexico City [30 pics]
Finding a little peace and privacy in the largest metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere can be challenging. A typical house design faces outward, with the front of your home facing the street and your backyard… well it’s in the back
The architects at twentyfourseven addressed this challenge by designing a home that is L-shaped, leaving a gorgeous plot of exterior space within the confines of the property. The AE House in Mexico City is a little slice of tranquility amongst the bustle and busyness of this gigantic city with gorgeous interior and exterior spaces throughout. Enjoy!
Severe weather continues in central US
Deadly storms struck again yesterday in the states of Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. It was a storm system that followed the massive, highest-rated EF5 twister that struck Joplin, Mo., on Sunday. The Joplin twister, which killed more than 120 people, is the eighth deadliest storm on record in the United States dating back to 1840. This year's tornado season has produced approximately 1,000 twisters and has taken the lives of more than 300 people. -- Lloyd Young (36 photos total)
Debbie Surlin salvages items from her parent's home in Joplin, Mo. Wednesday, May 25, 2011. The home's residents Beverly and Roy Winans rode out the EF-5 tornado by hiding under a bed in the home. The tornado tore through much of the city Sunday, damaging a hospital and hundreds of homes and businesses and killing at least 123 people. (Charlie Riedel/Associated Press)
World leaders gather for G8 summit
U.S President Barack Obama shakes hands with local residents as he arrives at the G8 summit on May 26, 2011 in Deauville France. Heads of the of the world's wealthiest nations are meeting in Deauville, France, for the G8 summit, and the recent Arab uprisings are set to dominate the agenda.
Obama in London
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron, third left, gestures to President Barack Obama, standing right, during an expanded bilateral meeting at 10 Downing Street in London, Wednesday May 25, 2011.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Volcano in Iceland
This satellite image provided by NASA and acquired Sunday May 22, 2011 shows the plume of dense ash from the Grimsvotn volcano in Iceland as it casts a shadow to the west. The plume from the volcano was bearing down on Scotland and set to disrupt flights there as early as Monday night, May 23, 2011, Britain's Met Office said.
10 Oldest Mosques in the World
01. Quba Mosque, Saudi Arabia
First Built: 622
The designation of the oldest mosque in the world requires careful use of definitions, and must be divided into two parts, the oldest in the sense of oldest surviving building, and the oldest in the sense of oldest mosque congregation. Even here, there is the distinction between old mosque buildings that have been in continuous use as mosques,
Train crash kills 2 in Union County
05/24/11 Emergency workers are on scene of a train accident in Mineral Springs where four people were injured Tuesday morning. One train crashed into the rear of another train touching off a fire and forcing an evacuation.The crash sent a plume of smoke into the air, but Union County officials say the trains were not carrying any kind of hazardous material.N.C. 75,
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
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