A Syrian rebel takes his position as he points his gun during a battle with the Syrian government forces, at Rastan area in Homs province, central Syria, on Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012. Syrian troops crushed pockets of rebel soldiers Tuesday on the outskirts of Damascus, fueling some of the bloodiest fighting of the 10-month-old uprising, as Western diplomats tried to overcome Russia's rejection of a draft U.N. resolution demanding President Bashar Assad halt the violence and yield power.
Coal occupies a central position in modern human endeavors. Last year over 7000 megatons were mined worldwide. Powerful, yet dirty and dangerous, use of coal is expanding every year, with 2010 witnessing a production increase of 6.8%. Around 70 countries have recoverable reserves, which some estimates claim will last for over a hundred years at current production levels. Mining for coal is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. While deadliest in China, where thousands of miners die annually, the profession is still hazardous in the West and other regions as well. Our mining and use of coal accounts for a variety of environmental hazards, including the production of more CO2 than any other source. Other concerns include acid rain, groundwater contamination, respiratory issues, and the waste products which contain heavy metals. But our lives as lived today rely heavily on the combustible sedimentary rock. Over 40% of the world's electricity is generated by burning coal, more than from any other source. Chances are that a significant percentage of the electricity you're using to read this blog was generated by burning coal. Gathered here are images of coal extraction, transportation, and the impact on environment and society. The first eight photographs are by Getty photographer Daniel Berehulak, who documented the lives of miners in Jaintia Hills, India. -- Lane Turner (48 photos total)
22-year-old Shyam Rai from Nepal makes his way through tunnels inside of a coal mine 300 ft beneath the surface on April 13, 2011 near the village of Latyrke, in the district of Jaintia Hills, India. In the Jaintia hills, located in India's far northeast state of Meghalaya, miners descend to great depths on slippery, rickety wooden ladders. Children and adults squeeze into rat hole like tunnels in thousands of privately owned and unregulated mines, extracting coal with their hands or primitive tools and no safety equipment. (Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images)
Tommy Lakes is a photographer from Ireland who specializes in the increasingly popular MMA and cage fighting. Warning: some photos are graphic. We’d like to thank Tommy for sharing his photos. You can check out more of his work on his website.
Shogun Rua prepares for his battle with Mark Coleman at UFC 93 Photo by Tommy Lakes
My name is Veselin Malinov, 29 years old, born in Sofia, Bulgaria. I graduated in psychology and I do photography for fun, but more serious for 2 years now. We’d like to thank Veselin for sharing his photos. You can check out more of his work on his website.
Usually when we think of “art”, things like sculptures or paintings come to mind; in other words, stuff you can hang on the wall or keep in your atrium to be the envy of your neighborhood’s upper crust (everyone is lower-upper class, right? That’s what TV tells me).
But there is a new form that not only requires skill, it requires science, and likely access to equipment most of us do not have in our homes, or possibly even in our city.
10. Nano Rose
This rose was created by a Taiwanese person named Pai Chun Wei at the National Taiwan University. It was made using Indium, which I didn’t even know was a thing. What’s next? Germanium? Oh, wait… Most people have a hard time making fancy roses out of tomato skins, but this rose is mere hundreds of nanometers across; for perspective, a human hair is between 50,000 to 100,000 nanometers across. I wouldn’t suggest giving these to your significant other in place of real flowers any time soon (unless you are dating a nerd).
In Norway, on Spitsbergen, built a barn, “Judgement Day“, which contains the seeds of all the most important plants of the earth. Granary was built to protect the seeds of the most valuable crop in the event of future disasters, such as nuclear war, global climate change or asteroid strikes.
When I see how beautiful these libraries are it just makes me wanna read. Avangard, minimalistic, modern, pop-art styles are just some of the home designs for your library. But first make sure that your library is not only for decoration. Remember that the books are true gold, so read and be “golden”, then make sweet home for them. Below you can find true inspiration for your library.
Mount Rushmore in the United States was declared a national monument in 1925. The most interesting fact is that this was declared a national monument even before a construction began in 1927. It is located in south western Dakota in the Black Hills. Faces of U.S. presidents are carved into the rock of these hills. There are figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. President faces are engraved at about 150 meters above the valley, which lies next to the rock, and height of each carved face is about 20 meters. The cost for the whole project was a million dollars, which is a small sum for the cultural value of this monument. An American historian Dan Robinson gave the idea for this monument and the project work was conducted by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who died in 1941 before the completion of the monument, but his son finished his father’s work. The monument is located near the Borglum studio, which is a sort of mini museum that includes tools used for building a monument.
Mauna Loa is an active volcano in Hawaii. It is located on the western part of Hawaii’s largest island and is one of the largest volcanoes of the world. Almost 50% of the island of Hawaii is composed of cooled lava of volcanoes Mauna Loa and Kilauea. The main crater of the volcano Mauna Loa is located at an altitude of 4170 meters. However, the lava from the volcano appears on the fringes of the mountains, even in the underwater parts of the Hawaiian coast. These two Hawaiian volcanoes are typical of those occurring in underwater volcanic eruptions. Namely, it is considered that the greater part of the island emerged from the lava cooled underwater eruption. Interestingly, the total height of the volcano, measured from its base under the ocean, is 9000 meters.
Chitwan National Park is a national park in Nepal and is famous for it’s elephant safaris.
A mahout is silhouetted while riding his elephant at Sauraha in Chitwan, about 170 km (106 miles) south of Kathmandu, December 26, 2011. The elephants and the mahout from Chitwan will participate in an Elephant Race, which begins today, where elephants will play in an exhibition soccer match and various other sports and activities. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
For the first time ever, young athletes gathered Jan. 13-22 in Austria for the Winter Youth Olympic Games. The event began with traditional opening ceremonies for more than 1,000 competitors from more than 70 nations. Ranging in age from 14 to 18, they competed in the 15 core events held at the Olympic Games. Keep an eye out for the names you see here, as they may appear again in Sochi, Russia, during the XXII Winter Olympics in February 2014. -- Lloyd Young (29 photos total)
The flag bearer from Austria, Tamara Grascher enters the stadium during the opening ceremony of the first Winter Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck Jan. 13, 2012. (Dominic Ebenbichler/Reuters)
My name is Veselin Malinov, 29 years old, born in Sofia, Bulgaria. I graduated in psychology and I do photography for fun, but more serious for 2 years now. We’d like to thank Veselin for sharing his photos. You can check out more of his work on his website.
Sometimes the is more than meets the eye. These optical illusions were unintentional and that’s why they are awesome. Sometimes they seem like they are things from dreams. This is one of the ways life can surprise if you know how to look closely.
Valentine’s Day mugs look very enchanting and stylish to make the couple coffee time romantic than ever before. Search through a colorful range of beautiful Valentine’s Day coffee mugs both for love birds and the married couples. Gift an enchanting Valentine’s Day mug set to your spouse this Valentine’s Day 2012 and sip some hot chocolate latte with her while enjoying a romantic movie on sofa. Valentine’s Day mug set could be an eternal bond for your love relationship so get one carefully chosen. If you like This Article, You might be interested on Valentine Day Wallpapers 2012, Valentine Day Wallpaper, Winter Wallpapers, HD Wallpapers 2012 and New Year Wallpapers. 1. Personalized Mugs Get your name imprinted on it or whatever your partner likes to personalize Valentine’s Day.
The Costa Concordia. it’s a name we’ll remember for a little while yet. The Italian cruise liner capsizing was the big story in week three of 2012. Note: You might have noticed that there are no sports pix included in this week’s overview, that is because sport has been giving it’s own stage to sign on. Every Monday we’ll review the week in sports that was.
People crowd Gani Fawehinmi freedom square on the fifth day of a protest against a fuel subsidies removal in Lagos January 13, 2012. Nigeria's main trade union said on Friday that protests, which have seen tens of thousands take to the streets in the last five days, will be suspended this weekend to allow talks between government and unions to be held over fuel subsidies. REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye
A massive demonstration of Egyptians gathered in Tahrir Square in Cairo today to mark the anniversary of the uprising that eventually led to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. Political divides are still in force with liberals and Islamists differing on their visions for the future of the country. Mubarak is now on trial for complicity in the deaths of protesters. The uprising in Egypt last year was one of the initial protests of what is called the Arab Spring, which has included the slaying of Libyan leader Moammar Khadafy and the ongoing protests in Syria. -- Lloyd Young (31 photos total)
Egyptians gather in their thousands in Tahrir Square to mark the one year anniversary of the revolution on Jan. 25, 2012 in Cairo Egypt. Tens of thousands have gathered in the square on the first anniversary of the Arab uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak. (Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
The Dragon is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac and Mongolian zodiac related to the Chinese calendar and Mongolian calendar, and the only animal that is legendary. The Year of the Dragon is associated with the earthly branch symbol ? and is considered the luckiest year in the Chinese Zodiac
1 People perform the traditional Chinese dragon dance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Chinatown in
Mexico City January 21, 2012. The Lunar New Year begins on January 23 and marks the start of the Year
of the Dragon, according to the Chinese zodiac. REUTERS/Tomas Bravo (MEXICO - Tags: SOCIETY)
My name is Jarle Hovda Moe. I’m 23 years old, and I’m working as a photographer in Norway. For the past four years, I’ve lived and studied in the second largest city in Norway, Bergen. It’s also here my passion for photography, and in particular music photography, has bloomed. Until I moved to study, music had always been a huge part of my life. Unfortunately, moving meant leaving that part of my life behind. A couple of years ago, though, I found a new outlet for that energy; music photography. Even though I, myself, prefer “softer” kinds of metal, black metal has become the genre I shoot the most (this being Norway after all). The aesthetics of the genre is really inspiring, the people are great, and I’ve even come to enjoy some of the music.
We already give you the Coolest Pix Of The Week every Friday, but I thought it was time for an expansion pack. Sport brings the world together, millions if not bilions participate or watch it every week. Every Monday we’ll be bringing you the best of the NHL, Football, NFL, Baseball, NBA, athletics, tennis, boxing and whatever else we can in our new feature Coolest Sports Pix Of The Week. I hope you enjoy.
A gymnast practises on the beam during a training session before the Olympic gymnastics venue test event in east London January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth
The La grande Odyssee sled dog race in France is the most gruelling sled dog race in the world. Mushers and dogs need to cover 1,000km in 11 days, across the Alps. Tough, gruelling and exhausting, but it does make for beautiful pictures.
A dog barks before the start of the seventh stage of the La Grande Odyssee sled dog race in Lanslebourg January 14, 2012. The race crosses the Alps in France covering more than 1,000 km (621 miles) over 11 days. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
The lunar new year is celebrated throughout the world, but especially in Asia when the lunisolar calendar ticks off a new cycle. This year is the Year of the Dragon on the Chinese zodiac, and is viewed as very auspicious. In China, the holiday is known as , the Spring Festival, and kicks off 15 days of celebration. It also triggers the largest human migration in the world, as hundreds of millions of Chinese trek to see families. Gathered here are images of the preparation for the holiday, the travel scene in mainland China, and celebrations in many parts of the world. ! -- Lane Turner/ (38 photos total)
Chinese folk artists perform the lion dance at a temple fair to celebrate the Lunar New Year on January 22, 2012 in Beijing. Also known as the Spring Festival, which is based on the Lunisolar calendar, it is celebrated from the first day of the first month of the lunar year and ends with the Lantern Festival on the Fifteenth day. (Feng Li/Getty Images)
Akshat Saxena, a child from India who wasn’t lucky was born with 34 toes and fingers. These kinds of cases are becoming more frequent. Will we ever become more reasonable and try to help saving our planet? Carrying on with military tests and actions can only increase the number of kids with such defects.
Driving can be boring, especially when you travel long distances. Therefore, some pretty creative people have thought of a way to make your driving fun. They have invented and put up some pretty hilarious road signs. This is the list of some of the funniest.
Changing channels has never been more creative. Some awesome designers have come up with ways of making your remote control look fun and unusual. This is the list of some of the most unusual remote controls that will make you want to change the channel, yourself.
1. Magic Wand
Harry Potter Fans will simply love this remote control. It can make you into an excellent wizard so that you can freak your parents out when casting a magic spell. It’s simply awesome.
Brick is a shiny personal PC with a transparent display that kinda reminds you of concepts that Mac likes to work on. Fujitsu Brick, a latest concept cell phone design by designers Shaocheng Huang and Yuyin Huang. Well for starters, it looks astonishing. It has a big transparent monitor which is extremely useful. It can be used to recognize, translate and enlarge text from the real world environs. It can be also used for shooting and video and also incorporates throw action data sharing from one Brick to another. Working on the maxim that “a PC is no longer a PC anymore,” the designer duo wants to convey that easy to get to networks and true mobility are the key ingredients of futurist products…even if it’s a computer!
Fujitsu Lifebook 2013 is a concept device, design by Prashant Chandra in a competition held by Fujitsu in which attracted more than 3500 designers around the world. This most possibly is the first time ever we are sharing with you information about a gadget which is not even in development stage let alone ready. Today, we are talking about this very unique concept that we came across a couple of hours ago. We are talking about what is proposed as ‘Fujitsu Lifebook 2013′. Lifebook laptop, which has three sub-devices a camera, a phone, and a tablet all built in. The top obsession about the laptop is the placement of these gadgets on the laptop to eventually form the laptop. The tablet acts as a keyboard, the cellular phone as a music player and the camera as the webcam. There’s nothing like a cool concept device to get any techie’s blood pumping. Have a look.
A logo is a crucial part of branding your website and marketing it offline and online. Typically, a logo’s design is for immediate recognition. They embody a company’s message and display its personality. A well-design logo can effectively use a simple icon to leave a deep enough impression for the clients. Logo design is an important area of graphic design, and also one of the most difficult to perfect.
First impressions are important and logos should capture the attention of potential clients. Logo designers also can use logo design inspiration to develop their own ideas, or to monitor the competition. So, here is a compilation of highly beautiful, original and creative logo designs for your design inspiration. Enjoy!
The annual Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival has been held since 1963, interrupted for a number of years during the Cultural Revolution until it was resumed in 1985. Harbin is the capital of Heilongjiang province, in northeastern China. It is nicknamed "Ice City" and aptly so for winter January temperatures that average minus 18 degrees Celsius, under the influence of the cold winter wind from Siberia. The festival officially starts January 5th and lasts one month, although exhibits often stay open longer, weather permitting. Harbin is one of the world's four largest ice and snow festivals, along with Japan's Sapporo Snow Festival, Canada's Quebec City Winter Carnival and Norway's Ski Festival. -- Paula Nelson (28 photos total)
Tourists visit ice sculptures during the testing period of the 13th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. The Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival officially launched January 5, 2012. (Sheng Li/Reuters)
As a country, the United States is probably better characterized by suburbia than by urbanity, by sprawling office parks rather than by dense commercial districts. Nevertheless, the concept of a “downtown”, or a centralized and distinct commercial district, first came into use in America, as cities developed along lines that created stark divisions between the 19th century urban core and the newer, less dense, residential neighborhoods of the 20th century.
The United States boasts countless defined city centers; some of which are small and derelict, while others are among the most impressive in the world. To further examine those commercial cores that tend towards the latter, here is a list of the top ten American downtowns. This list is based on size, vibrancy, architecture, businesses, and general aesthetics. While many smaller cities may boast impressive downtowns, this ranking focuses only on major metropolitan areas.
10. Milwaukee
Milwaukee likely has the smallest urban core on this list, a fact that certainly hurts the city’s ranking. But this lack of size is also a definite asset: the downtown area boasts upscale river walks, one of the country’s most vibrant loft districts, an impressive collection of museums and academic institutions (try the Pabst Theater if you enjoy absorbing plays while supporting one of America’s most popular home-grown brews), and, of course, easy access to the Lake Michigan beach. Furthermore, Milwaukee’s downtown is clean and easy to naviagte, with a lake-and-river setting that makes it seem like a more relaxed version of Chicago’s central core.
And then there were these games. Their sales ranged from “okay” to “embarrassing,” but each took creative risks that paid off. For that, they deserve recognition.
Do you like action adventure games? Do you wish that more of them were based off of ancient Jewish religious texts? Then you’re one of the three people who played El Shaddai! The rest of you Gentiles are missing out.
El Shaddai features gorgeous visuals, satisfying combat and an incomprehensible story. You play as the Biblical figure of Enoch, who is on a quest to rescue fallen angels and save humanity. This being a Japanese video game, you accomplish this by fighting monsters with a ridiculous weapon while waving your pretty hair around. We don’t think that’s what the Book of Enoch is about, but we only skimmed it so we’re not positive. Religious liberties aside, the game is a lot of fun. Too many artsy games sacrifice good gameplay for graphics, but El Shaddai managed to provide both. You may not have any idea what’s going on unless you’re well versed in Judaism, but you’ll be enjoying yourself too much to care. Despite excellent reviews, El Shaddai sold poorly. Maybe gamers were turned off by the weird concept, especially since combining religion with video games is usually a recipe for disaster. Or maybe it’s because the trailer featured the quote “It’s as if Lady Gaga made a video game.” What, were they targeting the 13 year old girl demographic?
If you grew up American, like me, then your typical idea of “Tropical Fruit” was bananas and the occasional kiwi. When I was a kid, Pineapples were something you rarely saw in a grocery store and mangos were something mentioned in movies or songs and I just assumed they didn’t exist for real and I just assumed Sesame Street and Don Ho were lying to me.
The internet has effectively erased the borders when it comes to things like a country’s native foods, and the global distribution of goods has brought the weird to our neighborhood food dispensaries. Here are 10 bizarre fruits that people actually eat, that we otherwise never would have heard of.
10. Kiwano
Kiwanos are a strange melon/cucumber relative originally from New Zealand. The outside looks more like something from an 80s side-scroller than a fruit, and the inside is even more bizarre. Usually when something is that green, it is oozing out of a dead alien, and to be honest, isn’t real. But they are. When I was a kid, the commissary (the grocery store if you grew up on a military base) had them once and I talked my mother into buying one. I then spent 2 weeks staring at it, wondering if it was going to scream at me and club me to death if I tried to cut it (it didn’t).
The world's tallest ride, at a staggering 484 meters high with a 30 meter drop at 80 km per hour, opens to the public in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong province Jan 18, 2012.
The search continued for those still missing after the Costa Concordia luxury cruise ship smashed into a reef off the coast of Giglio, Italy, and partially sank last weekend. Eleven deaths were confirmed on Tuesday. The ship’s captain, Francesco Schettino, has been accused of manslaughter by prosecutors after he left the ship before all passengers were evacuated. -- Lloyd Young (34 photos total)
A rescuer being lowered on the cruise liner Costa Concordia on Jan. 18 that ran aground in front of the harbor of the Isola del Giglio (Giglio island) after hitting underwater rocks on January 13. Emergency workers fear that the ship could slip from its resting place on a rocky shelf and slip into deeper waters. (Vincenzo Pinto/AFP/Getty Images)
It is rumored that Facebook will float on the New York Stock Exchange this May. The estimated value is between $50-70 billion, for what is essentially a company made by you and me (if you have a Facebook page). It will be the biggest IPO of a tech company ever, surpassing’s Google float from years ago. Both companies are huge and play a big part of our lives, whether we want them to or not. Both are also highly sought after employers and their office environments might have something to do with that. Not your average stuffy offices are they? An employee works on a computer at the new headquarters of Facebook in Menlo Park, California January 11, 2012. The 57-acre campus, which formerly housed Sun Microsystems, features open work spaces for nearly 2,000 employees on the one million square foot campus, with room for expansion. Picture taken January 11, 2012. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith
Take a look at the Muhamed Gaddafi’s life. Here are some photos from his personal and public life. Was it really neccessary to kill him in such a brutal way? Are those who killed him murderers or liberators? Did he serve in the interest of his own country and was he killed only because he wouldn’t let Libia’s wealth to fall in the hands of the USA. Read more about the system in Libia and about thier lifestyle and see how many educated people live there. How many doctors and scientists have worked there during Gadafi’s rule.
These logos have been designed in an extremely creative and innovative way. Such simple ideas and incredibly creative logos have some kind of a hidden meaning behind them. If you are a designer or you need an idea you can try something like this. All you have to do is your company’s logo (or any other logo) and make it into a symbol.
Kalachakra is an ancient ritual that involves a series of prayers, meditations, dances, chants, vows and the construction of a large sand mandala - all with the aim to bring world peace. Kalachakra 2012 began January 1 and lasted for ten days in the northern Indian state of Bihar. The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Spiritual Leader, gave teachings and participated over the course of the festival. -- Paula Nelson (41 photos total)
A Buddhist devotee holds a lotus flower as she waits to welcome spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in the town of Bodhgaya, believed to be the place where Buddha attained enlightenment, for the upcoming Kalachakra Buddhist festival in the eastern Indian state of Bihar, India. The Kalachakra, the most important ritual of the Mahayana sect of traditional Buddhists, begins Dec. 31. (Altaf Qadri/Associated Press)
The most famous rally in the world, The Dakar, starts on January 1st and finishes thousands of miles and two weeks later. The 2012 editions were won Peterhansel (Mini Countryman), Cyril Despres (KTM bikes) and De Rooy (Iveco trucks).
Vehicles which will take part in the Dakar 2012 Argentina-Chile-Peru Rally are seen parked at the Zarate docks, 102 km (63 miles) north of Buenos Aires, December 22, 2011. The South American edition of the Dakar 2012 starting January 1 includes a total of 14 stages across Argentina, Chile and Peru. REUTERS/Enrique Marcarian
Week 2 of a new year is normally the week which brings humanity back to reality. The chores of every day life, good or bad. It’s difficult to pick out any news stories which stand out except the one about the US Marines and the dead Taliban insurgents.
A Sadhu or a Hindu ascetic smokes a bidi, a local cigarette hand-rolled with leaf tobacco, inside a makeshift shelter on the banks of the river Ganges in Kolkata January 6, 2012.
Norman Collins is a photogrpaher from South Africa. This set is a selection of the images he took while spending 3 days at a fishing village on the West Coast of South Africa. The village of Velddrift is situated on Berg River. So there are fishing boats ranging in size from large to small. There are more photographs from Velddrift on his website.
HTML5 is the latest hot favorite web markup language for the web developers. HTML 5/CSS3 Template has some new and useful features that make it most popular among web designers now a day. HTML5 has bought us incredible ways to add videos, audios by minimizing the lookup of external source. Ready-made HTML 5/CSS3 templates are currently one of the most sought after resources within the web design community.
Many ready-to-use HTML5 and CSS templates resources are available on the web. However finding a professional and elegant HTML5 CSS3 Templates is yet a difficult task. So, in this article, we are showcasing you 15 most beautiful and free HTML5 and CSS3 templates to help you get started with your HTML5 and CSS3 website.
The history of this case started when Ray Hill urbanized F3 Folio for himself as fraction of current vision of a design portfolio and to utilize it to show images of his works to his potential customers. Ray Hill and Eric Nord of F3 Designs are proudly present F3 Folio iPad Case which is chic and useful.
Creative artists are trying to shock the world by creating new and weird statues. Do-while made a list of some of the strangest statues out there. They will shock you and maybe you’ll decide to travel around the globe in search of new and interesting masterpieces. If you do let us know!
Traversing over 8000 miles through Argentina, Chile, and Peru, the Dakar rally pits drivers and riders against each other and against extreme terrain. The 14-stage race attracts competitors from over 50 countries to race 465 vehicles - motorcycles, quad bikes, cars, and trucks - through deserts, rivers, and mountains. The race has seen its share of tragedy over the years, and the 2012 edition is no different, with Argentine motorcycle rider Jorge Boero dying after a crash near the end of the very first stage, and two spectators dying when their ultralight aircraft crashed. Begun on January 1st, the race concludes Saturday in Lima, Peru. -- Lane Turner (37 photos total)
Marc Coma races his KTM in the 10th stage of the 2012 Argentina-Chile-Peru Dakar Rally between Iquique and Arica, Chile on January 11, 2012. (Jerome Prevost/Associatied Press/Pool)
Detroit Motor City is in the spotlights these days. It’s the time of year when the big automakers of the world bring their shiny new cars to the Detroit Auto Show. After some troublesome times the Big Three US car makers have hit on good times again, but the city of Detroit, once world famous for it’s cars and it’s music, is now more famous for the decay of it’s once grand buildings and the high levels of unemployment.
A man sits as he waits for Sunday mass to start at the St. Leo Catholic Church in Detroit December 18, 2011. St. Leo Catholic Church, located in one of the most abandoned pockets of the nation's most depressed city, is operating on life support. Built more than 120 years ago as Detroit was developing into a manufacturing powerhouse, St. Leo is one of the many area churches to have succumbed to a same priest and parishioner shortage that has plagued the Catholic Church in America. Picture taken December 17, 2011. REUTERS/Mark Blinch
“El Camino de la MuerteIts ( its name in Spanish) is a 61 km road from La Paz to Coroico, Bolivia. It is legendary for its extreme danger and in 1995 the Inter-American Development Bank christened it as the “world’s most dangerous road”. One estimate is that 200-300 travelers were killed yearly along the road.”
Road of Death’ or ‘Death Road’ as it’s called, the North Yungas Road, 35 miles (56 km) northeast of La Paz in the Yungas region of Bolivia has one of the toughest terrains in the world. Connecting La Paz to Coroico, the road stretches 61 to 69 km depending upon the source. The estimated suggests that the ‘killer-road’ takes 200-300 lives every year. Owing to the dangers associated with the road, in 1995, the Inter-American Development Bank christened it as the “world’s most dangerous road”.
Ranking among the best hotels, Hotel Salto Chico enjoys the advantage of a great location. Easy to access through the daily flights from Santiago to Punta Arenas, you get a royal reception and pick up facilities right at the airport. Once you step into the hotel, you will be charmed by the superb interiors and accommodation facilities that Hotel Salto Chico offers. However, the real charm of this grand hotel lies in its surrounding exterior that offers endless scope for adventure sports and explorations.
With the Christmas season coming, or is it already here, I thought it would be fun to do some lists relating to Christmas. Ten Gingerbread Houses You Would Live In, Then Eat. The witch’s house in Hansel and Gretel has nothing on these confectionery structures.
Gingerbread Cat House
Few gingerbread men will admit a visit to this house of ill repute on the “other side” of Candyland, across from the Molasses Swamp. Gramma Nutt, from Candy Land fame, still runs the place and makes sure every gingerbread man gets his gumdrops off. The gingerbread girls are the best and were baked anatomically correct, with ginger in all the right places. Photo by by REDPhotography
Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of the devastating earthquake that killed about 300,000 people. President Michel Martelly in a report from earlier this week said that 800,000 Haitians are living without electricity, 500,000 can’t read or write, and 8 out 10 live on less than $2 a day. Though half of the rubble has been cleared and reconstruction has begun, Haiti has a long way to go in its recovery effort. Collected here are images made available by wire services leading up to the anniversary. -- Lloyd Young Please see Earthquake in Haiti for the initial post after the quake. (25 photos total)
A Haitian man sells used shoes in Port-au-Prince amidst earthquake damage on Jan. 9, 2012. According to the UN some 50 percent of the rubble left by the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake still litters the Haitian capital. (Thony Belizaire/AFP/Getty Images)
Illustration is the most popular interest among the upcoming designers. As time goes on, more and more Illustrator techniques are introduced by some talented designers. The most attractive and awesome thing that you can make in Adobe Illustrator are the 3D things. Adobe Illustrator is considered as the most powerful tool that lets you create vector graphics in both 2D and 3D.
If you are new in Adobe Illustrator and want to learn this program, so you need some practice and tricks associated with each tool to be able to create amazing vector artwork. Here then is our round-up of 20 Excellent Adobe Illustrator Tutorials for 3D artwork. Hopefully you’ll learn a lot of techniques and good practices.
