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'Possessed' Baby Viral Video Spooks the Internet

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:55:00 +0000

There's a new paranormal video that is going VIRAL. The creepy video shows a baby eerily balancing on the rail of his cot has gone viral, sparking viewers to question the authenticity of the footage. The night vision ‘nanny cam’ recorded the toddler's activity. The baby was wailing in his bed as he stood up and began to climb up the side of his cot. People who have seen the video are having debates regarding the authenticity of this paranormal activity.

Chilling Video of Disappearing Woman Goes Viral

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:51:00 +0000

A video has recently gone viral wherein unsuspecting viewers got shocked as a woman in the background of an airport baggage check area seems to completely vanish into thin air. Buzzfeed reports that the video of the disappearing woman was originally filmed as a TMZ-esque impromptu interview for Denmark’s TV 2 Sports Center. The video was being talked about due to its chilling scene.

The video takes place at the Copenhagen airport as the national women’s handball head coach Klavs Bruun Jørgensen is being interviewed next to a luggage carousel. In its background, the handball expert Trine Jensen can be seen at the beginning of the clip Watch closely as the woman in the background suddenly disappears!

Dead Pilot Found Naked In UFO

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 07 Apr 2016 07:47:00 +0000

The T3 or T4 which is known to be part of the Solar Warden Military Technology ia also known as“Flying City”. It is operated by the coalition of World Goverments which was ordered a rescue mission to retrieve one of the lost T3′s due to a faulty human error by one of the top secret pilots that entered the wrong coordinates whileperforming the “jump space” phase. The rescue mission was a complete success as they were able to retrieve the entire triangular vehicle still in tact from the rocky terrain of the former planet Pluto. But a video roaming around the net have a much clearer footage of these things.

Senior Pentagon Chief Claims Nuclear Holocaust on 2016

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 07:25:00 +0000

With the current turn of events, one could easily have speculations that we are close in a very chaotic conclusion. And it looks like that this speculation is getting more legit as days go by. A former senior Pentagon chief have claimed that a terrorist attack using a nuclear bomb is about to ensue in 2016. Former US Defense Secretary William Perry says that there is indeed a very “real and growing danger” of a nuclear bomb or device that's being used against the U.S. and soon to the World. Will 2016 be the year of NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST?

He even said that he believed then and still believes that the world tries to avoid a nuclear holocaust as much by good luck as by good management. In an interview with reporters earlier this month, Perry recounted an incident in November 1979 when, as a senior Pentagon official, he was awakened by a 3:00 AM phone call from the underground command center responsible for warning of a missile attack. Perry said that the US nuclear force no longer needs land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) since they can now rely on the other two “legs” of the force. The ICBM should be scrapped, he says, adding,

Perry even opposes the Obama administration’s plan to build a new nuclear-capable cruise missile. His view at Russia’s nuclear modernization and US plans to spend hundreds of billions to update its nuclear arsenal leads him to see irrational nuclear competition.

Albert Pike's Letter Exposes Illuminati Plan For World War 3

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 07:21:00 +0000

Is the elite society Illuminati the mastermind for the much talked about WORLD WAR III? A famous Freemason Albert Pike may send WWIII conspiracy theorists what they are looking for as he wrote a letter to Giuseppe Mazzini back in 1871 that shows to outline the Illuminati plan for World War III. The controversial letter to Mazzini was on display in the British Museum Library in London until 1977, before being inexplicably vanished from public view.

Giuseppe Mazzini was an Italian revolutionary leader of the mid 1800's and is also the Director of the Illuminati while Albert Pike (historical Masonic figure) is a 33rd degree, he is popularly identified as a Freemason Occultist Grand Master and creator of the Southern Jurisdiction of the Masonic Scottish Rite Order. Here are the extracts from the letter, showing how Three World Wars have been planned for so many generations.

David Rockefeller Claims That One World Order Conspiracy is Real !

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Mon, 04 Apr 2016 07:18:00 +0000

Just when you thought that the "One World Order" conspiracy is over, here comes David Rockefeller exposing the truth about the dreaded topic. David Rockefeller is part of a family dynasty whose name is associated with America and has become legend. The name Rockefeller has been associated with wealth, power, politics, finance, diplomacy, philanthropy, marijuana prohibition, aliens, UFO’s andconspiracy theories. ‘One World Order’, is allegedly milking the system for their own benefits and the benefit of their friends and fellow conspirators against the interest of the United States. It aims to create an international world order under a single umbrella, that can deal with global issues, initiated and controlled by western countries.

David Rockefeller made a shocking admission in an article by The Independent, that if he is accused of such conspiracies to bring about a ‘one world order’, then he is proud and guilty as charged.

This Video Of Dogs Who Wants To Be Petted Is Extremely Adorable

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:43:00 +0000

Dogs are so loyal and friendly, They love you so much and loves to be with you all the time.

But aside from the food, comfortable living that we provide for them, All they need is affection from us. And one way to show our affection to our pet is through petting. Take a look at this video from YouTube user named "mihaifrancu", A video entitled "Cute Dogs Demanding Petting Compilation 2014 [NEW]" amazed a lot of pet lovers. We will be seeing cute dogs who loves to be petted and their demanding for it will melt your heart! Get ready for CUTENESS OVERLOAD.

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Evidence that Ancients Used Computers 2,000 Years Ago Finally Discovered (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:41:00 +0000

Ancient technology is known to be something that leaves science questioning their own pre-conceived notions That's why it is laways fascinating to know new discoveries from that special period of time. While exploring an ancient shipwreck found near the Greek island of Antikythera, a group of divers was able to have discovered a bizarre mechanism that has been known since then as the Antikythera Mechanism. Researchers couldn’t unveil the purpose it served or what this device was in fact because of the corrosion caused by centuries laying under the ocean. Explorers found inside that shipwreck more than 100 years ago is in fact an ancient analog computer.

It was crafted over 2,000 years ago, this complex mechanism primarily served as a calculation device that helped in determining the astronomical positioning and alignments for calendrical purposes, as well as calculating the cycles of the renowned Olympic Games. It is built using a puzzling assembly of almost 30 bronze gear wheels that were carefully sealed in a case embedded with a collection of metallic dials.
This ancient device has puzzled so many researchers as it proves advanced technological understanding similar to that of the 18th century, even though it was built around 150 BC. To prove the capabilities of this ancient computer, Michael Wright, a UK Mechanic and Historian of Mechanism, has rebuilt a fully-functional Antikythera mechanism from recycled metal plates and is now revealing the full range capabilities of this stunning piece of work. Is it possible that the ancient builders shared the same fate as their creation? And if so, did they perish along with the accumulated knowledge, while leaving humanity another couple thousand years to decipher and understand the computation of astronomical positioning? In fact, it’s possible that our species is just undergoing a cyclic evolution, meaning that every time our knowledge expands, something terrible is happening, thus wiping the entire progress achieved.

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Beyonce’s Alleged Demonic Possession Exposed In Super Bowl Performance (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:38:00 +0000

The whole world tuned in to one of the most anticipated sports event every year, the Superbowl. Aside from the heart-stopping action of the game, a huge number of audiences are also excited to witness the annual half show performances. And this year, it was a big event again as Coldplay was joined by Bruno Mars and Beyonce. The said performance of Beyonce this time was allegedly an Illumati ritual again. It's been said that when she goes into her alter ego of "Sasha Fierce", she supposedly is possessed by something otherworldly. She has said this in some of her interviews. But is it really an illuminati force that possesses her during the Superbowl performance?

Meet The Woman Who Claims To Be Marilyn Monroe and JFK's Love Child

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:34:00 +0000

Gladys Baker Morris, a 53-year old woman from Burbank, California has presented a paternity action lawsuit this morning before the California state court, alleging that she is the biological daughter of Marilyn Monroe and former President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy. She spent most of her life believing that Marilyn Monroe’s cousin, Meredith Baker, was her biological mother. But it was revealed to her in March 2014, while on her deathbed, her “mother” told her that she had actually been adopted, and that her biological parents were massively famous.

Ms. Morris underwent a lot of research to clarify her origins and found out that she had indeed been adopted. It took her a total of 18 months of legal proceedings before she was finally able to obtain her adoption record, including her birth certificate. The birth certificate is believed to be very fantastic which has become the cornerstone of her legal claim, clearly states that she is the daughter of Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe, and of the assassinated U.S. President, John F. Kennedy. It is believed that Marilyn Monroe and President John Fitzgerald Kennedy are known to have had an affair in 1961 to 1962, and Ms. Morris claims she was born from that extramarital relationship. Some persistent rumors, originating from her gynecologist, Dr. Leon Krohn, have suggested that Marilyn Monroe had become pregnant once again in 1961, and given birth to a baby girl in June 1962. Due to this development, many people hopes that the court procedures launched by Ms. Morris will finally bring an end to more than 50 years of speculations regarding the existence and identity of this mysterious child.

Gladys Baker Morris must now wait for the results of the DNA tests, If her claims turn out to be true, she could the only natural heir to the estate of Marilyn Monroe, which is estimated to be worth more than $100 million and still makes more than $5M each year. And she confirms that she intends to sue the Marilyn Monroe Foundation over rights and royalties, once the DNA test confirms her identity.

Mummified Alien Remains Discovered in Russia

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 06:32:00 +0000

It looks like we have one of the most intriguing cases regarding alien bodies being discovered and made public in our midst. This story started in 1996, when a Russian police officers got to stumble upon the body of an intriguingly small creature in the town of Kyshtym, located in the Chelyabinsk region. Due to its small size and unearthly features, it was soon dubbed as the ‘Kyshtym alien’. The local doctor who performed autopsy on the body found out it was neither human nor animal. He believed it was a previously undiscovered life form. Dr. Stanoslav Samoshkin was known to be in charge of the anatomy department at the local hospital when authorities brought the strange body for analysis. After a meticulous examination, he concluded that:

THE CREATURE WAS NOT BY ANY MEANS A HUMAN BEING. THE HUMAN SKULL CONSISTS OF SIX BONES. THE SKULL OF THAT CREATURE WAS MADE UP OF 4 BONES. THERE WERE OTHER DIFFERENCES IN THE SKELETON STRUCTURE. THOSE ANOMALIES DIDN’T LOOK LIKE ANY CONGENITAL MALFORMATIONS KNOWN TO DATE.

International media also named it the ‘Uralian Alien’. And it had been found out that these aliens where said to be captured while it was still breathing by Tamara Prosvirina, an old and barely literate woman. In August of 1996, she heard a voice in her head pushing her to go to the local cemetery, where she discovered the small alien inside a tomb. She took it home, baptized it Aleshenka and wanted to raise it as her son. Unfortunately, the alien died when Prosvirina got extremely ill and had to be hospitalized for a few weeks in a row. Analysts and paranormal researcher Vadim Chernobrov flew in from Moscow to inspect the body and concluded it was ‘sensational,’ since first genetic analysis showed it was definitely not human:

NO GENE SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT THE LABORATORY MATCH THE GENE,” CHERNOBROV SAID DURING A CONFERENCE ON ALIEN LIFE. THE EXPERTS IN DNA RESEARCH HAVEN’T COME ACROSS ANY CREATURES WITH SUCH AN ELONGATED DNA MOLECULE

There were many attempts to retrieve Aleshenka through the years. A Japanese TV show even offered a reward of $200,000 for information that would lead to the alien mummy’s whereabouts but the mission was unsuccessful. But it didn't end there as an intriguing series of strange accidents led to the idea of the alien body being cursed. Sources claim that shortly after Moscow researchers started investigating the case, Tamara Prosvirina was struck by a car. Chernobrov himself inexplicably became paralyzed from the waist down while digging towards the past of this strange creature. His disease rapidly spread and soon died. Another known victim of this alien curse from the Kyshtym alien was academician Mark Milkhiker who fell ill after conducting his own investigation into this peculiar case. He suffered a heart attack after returning to Moscow and couldn’t be saved either.

Superman And Batman's Darkest Secrets Revealed

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 06:02:00 +0000

A Superman and Batman movie is currently in the works and everyone is excited about it. Being able to see two of the most iconic superheroes of all time in a movie would be momentous for some movie fans.

What if Superman and Batman's darkest secret is their gender preference? In this video from YouTube channel It's Big!, A trailer for the newest movie of Superman gives us a hilarious take from the dark and action-packed lives of the superheroes will surely amaze you.

A 15-Year Old Student Invents A Rapid Low Cost HIV Test

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:57:00 +0000

Being tested for HIV needs bravery and of course, money. That's one of the hindrances that an invidual faces in order for him/her to take the test. If the cost of the test deprives you from taking it, don't you worry anymore because you won't believe how great the invention of this 15-Year old high school student have made.

Nicole Ticea is currently a 10th grader at York House School in Vancouver, used Isothermic Nucleic Acid Amplification as part of a collaboration program with Simon Fraser University to develop this rapid low cost HIV test. This test allows future test takers to just place a drop of blood on a chip and it will be used to garner near instantaneous result to check if the said test-taker is infected or not.
The test is still being developed but this invention of a 15-Year old with the help of Simon Fraser University could do wonders in battling against HIV/AIDS. Nicole, even at a young age serves as a good role model to everyone to do their best in school and do something that would be beneficial to everyone.

The test is still a long way from widespread use, with its reliability needing to pass far more stringent review, before commercial partners can even be considered. Multiple HIV testing mechanisms exist, but none are considered perfect, leading to the widespread combination of two testing mechanisms to minimize the danger of false results. In this context, Ticea’s work could easily find a niche.
Ticea used techniques that have been successful in identifying other viral infections and applied them to HIV for the first time. Rather than looking for antibodies to HIV, as the majority of existing tests do, Ticea amplifies the virus itself. This removes the window during which people are infected, but still show up as negative on antibody tests because the immune system has yet to gear up its response. Existing viral amplification tests for HIV are expensive and time consuming. - IFLSCIENCE

Study Finds That Shorter Men Live Longer

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:56:00 +0000

For those who felt down when they have found out that they're maximum height is below five foot two at their maximum age, You don't need to wear that frown anymore. A new study from the University of Hawaii finds that shorter men is proven to have longer lives compared to their tallest rivals.

The study have more than 8,000 American men of Japanese ancestry participants who were born between the years 1900 and 1919. The lifestyles and health patterns of these men were carefully followed and studied thoroughly through the years. 1,200 men from the study got to live into their 90s and 100s age range, while approximately 250 of those men are still alive and kicking up to this day.

According to the study, The taller you got, the shorter you lived. The research was able to compare that the taller men got more chances of having cancers and risks for having elevated blood insulin levels. The study also proved that the longevity gene called FOXO3, which leads to smaller body size during early development and a longer lifespan are more prominent in shorter men whose height ranges from five feet two and below.

What You Need To Know About The Deadly "Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:54:00 +0000

The Ministry of Health in ABU DHABI already announced that a Filipino paramedic had died after contracting Mers-CoV, While five other paramedics who appeared to have also contracted the virus were also kept in quarantine. Ministry of Health also advised people to stay calm since the patients treated by the paramedics had also been contacted.

Due to this news, Individuals all over the world got curious about this disease, Some questions are also frequenty asked such as 'How deadly can it be?' 'What are the signs and symptoms?' 'How can it be treated?'

What is MERS-CoV?

According to Wikipedia, The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), also termed EMC/2012, is positive-sense, single-stranded RNA novel species of the genus betacoronavirus. It was first reported on 24 September 2012 by virologist Dr. Ali Mohamed Zaki in Saudi Arabia.
The Coronavirus Study Group (CSG) of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) decided in May 2013 to name the virus as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus.

What are the symptoms of MERS?

fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

What is the origin of MERS-CoV?

Most likely, it came from an animal source.

What are the treatments?

There are no specific treatments recommended for illnesses caused by MERS-CoV. Medical care is supportive and to help relieve symptoms.

How to prevent myself from being contracted?

•Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and help young children to do the same.
•Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze then throw the tissue in the dirt bin.
•Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
•Avoid close contact, such as kissing, sharing cups, or sharing eating utensils, with people with fever or flu-like illnesses.
•Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs.
•Wear masks in mass gatherings such as Hajj or Umrah.

Matchright Technology To Help You Analyze Your Conceiving Options

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 05:51:00 +0000

GenePeeks, The company that markets the Matchright Technology announced that this technology will now allow people to have an in-depth screening of sperm donors with the genes of the intended mother which may help you and your child to share the same genetic diseases.

GenePeeks aims to identiy rare diseases that can be passed on to the baby through their parents' DNA.

GenePeeks takes a step further in DNA sequencing, They will be using algorithms to fed DNA information which allows them to look at the genetic make-up of the possible embryos.

The technology will be using the Matchright algorithms, which Silver developed, and to be run thousands of times for each donor before a woman selects a donor from a participating fertility clinic.

With the help of this technology, Parents can also now have clues to their baby's physical traits such as :

EYE
SKIN PIGMENTATION
HEIGHT
WAISTSIZE

The Technology that will be used can now create digital embryos by mixing two people's DNA Data virtually. This technology breakthrough will give parents an opportunity to take a closer look of their baby's health and physical attributes before they can be conceived.

The Matchright Technology will be available later this month in two US fertility clinics.

The Force Awakens Plot Revealed as Fans Across the Globe Attend Premiere Screenings

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 11:05:00 +0000

The wait is finally over.

One of the most hyped films of all time, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, has opened in cinemas around the world — a decade after the last episode of the epic space saga.

After months of teaser trailers that raised more questions than answers, and Monday's Hollywood premiere from which the celebrity audience emerged smiling but sworn to secrecy, fans finally have their chance to see the film.

The first full reviews have started to appear online after the midnight (US time) embargo was lifted on Wednesday.

Why the Moon Looks Bigger on The Horizon Than When it is Higher in The Sky?

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 10:14:00 +0000

This is a question that has been debated for several thousand years. One popular myth, dating all the way back to Aristotle in the 4th century BC and which still endures somewhat today, is that it is simply a case of magnification caused by the Earth’s atmosphere. While a “magnification” effect is taking place, it actually is going the other way and is more of a compression. Atmospheric refraction causes the Moon to appear very slightly smaller in the vertical axis when it is near the horizon vs. when it is high in the sky. This refraction, combined with the fact that the Moon is about 4000 miles further away when it is on the horizon, causes it to appear 1.5% smaller if you were to measure very precisely its apparent size on the horizon vs. higher in the sky.

So if it’s not magnification from the Earth’s atmosphere, what is going on here? In short, the Moon appearing bigger near the horizon is nothing more than an optical illusion. It’s really as simple as that. You can verify this fact by taking a pair of calipers or even just a ruler and measure the diameter of the Moon on the horizon; later that night, when it is higher in the sky, measure it again. (Be sure and hold the measuring device at the same length away from your eyes each time to get accurate results.) If you do it precisely enough, you’ll find that it actually will measure about the same size both times, despite appearing nearly twice as big to your brain when it is on the horizon.

Exactly what is going on in our brains to cause this optical illusion is still somewhat up for debate, but it seems to center around size consistency, where our brains are trying to grapple with the size of an object vs. how far away it thinks it is. For instance, when you see someone very far away from you and their head looks incredibly tiny, your brain doesn’t for an instant think that the person and their head is actually tiny. It adjusts your perception based on what else is in your vision to gather that third dimension of depth.

Something of this same effect is thought to be happening with the Moon, only this time your brain is getting tricked into thinking that the Moon is further away when it is on the horizon, making it appear bigger to you. This is known as a Ponzo Illusion, named after Italian psychologist Mario Ponzo.

Mario Ponzo first demonstrated the “Ponzo Illusion” in 1913. In this experiment, Ponzo drew two converging vertical lines on a piece of paper. He then drew two horizontal lines crossing these lines, one at the top, and one at the bottom. These two horizontal lines are the same length, but it appears that the one at the top is longer because it appears further away. This is due to our brains interpreting the two converging lines as parallel lines that only appear to be converging because they are getting further away. Thus, if both horizontal lines are making the same length “imprint” on our eyes, but one is further away, then the one that is further away must be much larger, so our brains perceive it as larger than it actually is.

So, in the end, it’s a matter of our brain’s getting tricked in terms of the distance from the Moon to us when it’s on the horizon vs. high in the sky. When it’s on the horizon, our brain has reference points to compare and judge the distance based on that, and similarly adjust the apparent sized based on that perceived distance. When it is high in the sky, there is nothing useful to compare it to so the apparent size changes based on how far away our brain thinks it is at that point, namely thinking that it is closer to us high in the sky and further away on the horizon.

Top 5 Scariest Commercials

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:38:00 +0000

5. Little Baby's Ice Cream "This is a Special Time"

4.BlackBerry Curve 9300 in Pink - Phones 4u

3.The Spirit Of Dark And Lonely Water (Public Information Film 1973)

2.Fragile Childhood - Monsters

1.kinder surprises

Vespa Segway

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:00:00 +0000

An Italian brand of scooter that is being manufactured by Piaggio, the name meaning wasp in Italian, it has evolved from a single model motor scooter manufactured in 1946 to a full line of scooters and one of seven companies today owned by Piaggio. Since their inauguration, Vespa scooters could be recognized for their painted, pressed steel uni-body which combines a complete cowling for the engine meant to protect the motor from dirt, a flat floorboard for foot protection, and a prominent front fairing for protection against the wind altogether into a structural unit.
And there is also the Segway: A two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle invented by Dean Kamen. The name Segway is a homophone of the word segue, meaning smooth transition. The Segue is being driven by electric motors and can reach a speed of 20.1 km/h. A user commands it to go forward by shifting their weight forward on the platform, and backward by shifting their weight backward, for it is able to detect, as it balances, the change in its center of mass, and first establishes and then maintains a corresponding speed, forward or backward.
Have you ever thought about combining these two distinctive vehicles so that you can cool-upgrade the uncool Segway? The designers from the Spanish design house Bel & Bel have given a serious thought to this subject and managed to create Vespa Segway. The product is called Zero Scooter, and is actually made of parts from the classic Vespa. The designers motto seams to be if you use a Segway, why not use it in style?

Bus Transformed Into Luxury Home

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:39:00 +0000

One would never have imagined a useless transport bus changed into a luxury home. However, this has been seen as a reality in Israel. Two women designers, named Hagit and Tali have done this amazing fleet. As housing crisis persists in Israel, these two women were inspired by looking at some magazines and decided to take the thoughts into process.
An old bus was purchased from a transport company and the process of transformation was started. General layout of the bus was kept and the other parts were discarded. The bus was designed to have all the necessary things required for a home. The preparations were even done for installing the air conditioner and boilers.

Sleep In Hammocks Suspended Hundreds Of Feet Above The Italian Alps

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 09:32:00 +0000

A group of adventurous every year come together for an event named as the “International Highline Meeting”. This year, it was arranged at Monte Piana, located in north-east of Italy. All of the participants spend their time laying in hammocks or walking on ropes suspended many meters above the ground..

Travel - Costa Rica Calling

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:34:00 +0000

Great weather, easy life, low cost of living and healthcare: Why so many Americans visit Costa Rica and never leave.

Lisa Farrell dropped by the tiny beach town of Playas del Coco to become a dive master on her way to California from New York City, while Shelley Huff wanted to check out the famous Costa Rican surf. Bobbi Jo Barton? Her husband wanted to try owning a dive shop. (She was terrified on her first dive, but put on her game face in front of her daughters).

Different stories, same ending: “And she never left.”

Costa Rica, often dubbed the “happiest place on earth,” has long beckoned expats from North America and elsewhere who long for a more laidback lifestyle and warm tropical breezes. For a time, I was one of those runaways. The recession had left me jobless and in more debt than I’d like to remember. So when two friends planned a trip to Costa Rica, I cashed in my last airline miles and headed south. My only plan was to return home in two months, during which I would pray that some sort of a long-term plan would present itself.

As it turned out, only my two friends followed that timeline. By the time they were packing their bags to return to California, I had somehow figured out that a friend of mine from years ago in Manhattan was living in the next town over. A teensy tiny one-room house in her barrio was empty and looking for a tenant. I moved in within the hour.

Unlike Farrell, Huff and Barton, I didn’t stay forever. Exactly one year later, after starting a small business and paying off that debt, I was contacted about a job that I couldn’t pass up. Just as dramatically as I had moved into my little casita, I was back in Las Vegas, fretting about morphing my beach attire into a glamorous wardrobe.

It was a sad good-bye, but one that was made without hesitation. Costa Rica would be there; the job would not.

After all, I was in my mid-30s; the majority of my friends and neighbors hadn’t moved to paradise until retirement

Oh what a retirement that would be: Life at the beach, but with cheaper food and more adventure than Florida. Costa Rica is known for its stellar healthcare system, which costs only about $100/month. And it’s relatively easy to qualify for residency, especially for anyone with more than $1,000 coming in from any kind of pension or social security. But those are the practical reasons to make the move, much as a new dating prospect might have good credit or perfect teeth. Living in Costa Rica isn’t really about that; it’s about falling in love with the way of life.

“The most appealing thing about living in CR is the slower pace, for sure, and the possibility of having a much simpler life,” says Huff, who now runs the stand-up paddle board company Pacific Coast Paddle & Surf. “Most people you will meet here don’t have much, but they’re perfectly happy with what they do have. We have amazing weather all year round, warm water, great waves, mangos falling from the sky, happy people, bright colors–I could go on and on. I wanted a mellow ‘island style’ life. Even though this isn’t an island, it still has that energy and vibe. There’s way less stress and no need to move so fast.”

I can certainly vouch for that. I had been in a cutthroat business before I was unceremoniously let go in 2008. After seemingly endless months waiting for my apartment’s lease to run out so I could move, I arrived in the tropics a stressed-out mess. There, for the first time in my life, I had nothing but time. I read books, studied Spanish, met friends for drinks. Nothing was scheduled ahead of time, I wasn’t checking my phone every minute and the dense humid air had a way of relaxing me. A lifetime insomniac, I started to sleep well without aid for the first time in memory.

I’m not alone. Heading to Central America (Panama is also popular, and I think Nicaragua will pick up soon) has grown increasingly common post recession. People lost their jobs or didn’t end up with as much money as they wanted to for retirement—or just want to get away from the stress that these hard financial timesput on a lot of us.

“I love my life here,” says Farrell, who sells real estate with RE/MAX when not working with her husband on their business, North Pacific Tours. “I enjoy the healthy living, the ocean, its magical smells—I wish I could produce a scratch and sniff photo. I was never as comfortable with myself living in New York City as I am now in Costa Rica. I don’t worry about shootings, which I see on the news. Here, that’s never an issue. If I hear an ambulance, I get nervous; if I hear a siren, I’m panicking, because I know something isn’t right. We just don’t have those sounds here! Instead, we have the sights and sounds of nature, of wildlife. Yesterday, driving to work, I passed an oxen cart with two farmers and they were transporting a freshly cut tree. At my office, I have a chicken that comes inside to visit. I can sit outside and work under the trees, and hope that the monkeys overhead don’t poop on me. Sometimes I can’t sit outside due to that—isn’t that terrible?!”

Not that a life in the tropics is for everyone. A country that prides itself on an “it’s all good” mentality—they call it pura vida—isn’t going to be as efficient as what you might be used to at home. Tim Lytle, who runs the blog therealcostarica.com, recommends not buying any real estate until you’ve been there for a year, in case you realize you’re not cut out for Central America. The laidback lifestyle can take some getting used to, especially if you’re wound up to begin with like I was.

If you do arrive and become overwhelmed because it seems that every little errand takes ten times as long to complete, take a deep breath and wait it out for as long as possible. Costa Rica has a strange way of solving its own problems. For example, at my new house, I had a 45-minute walk to the grocery store that got old fast. But eventually a new friend got me a local cell phone (long story, but you can’t just go buy one at the store), and another friend knew a reliable cab driver who would come pick me up whenever I called. When rainy season started, nothing was more appreciated than those $2 cab rides.

“If you don’t have patience, you will not last long here,” Huff says. “The biggest mistake that people make when they move here is to constantly compare everything to ‘back home’. Things work and run very differently here and if you expect it to be anything other than what it is, you’re setting yourself up for a disappointing experience. You have to go with the flow and be willing to adapt to Costa Rica, not expect it to adapt to you. You can go to the Municipality to get some paperwork you need for this, that or the other, and they will tell you what you need. So you go get it and return the next day. But now they tell you that you need something different. So now you go get that and return the next day, and that person will say, ‘No, you don’t need that, you need this!’ It’s kind of funny actually. Everything is much easier here if you have a local to help you out, and it takes times to make those friends. Even they aren’t 100 percent sure about how things work, but somehow they always seem to make it smoother and less stressful.”

You have to be fairly tenacious to start a small business in Costa Rica, where many dream of opening a modest restaurant or beachside bar. To begin with, the country is so environmentally friendly that it’s rare to be given permission to open any kind of business close to the beach. There are also tricky laws regarding employees—and you really need to learn some Spanish. In fact, even if you have no intention of working there, I implore you to take some Spanish before you go, no matter how frustrating or awkward it might be.

“Learning to dive, operating a dive shop and running a business in Costa Rica, plus being a Mom and not speaking Spanish—moving here was a big challenge,” Barton says. “The financial part is the most difficult. Trying to get a small business loan without collateral is impossible. And everyone thinks Costa Rica is cheap, so we have a difficult time charging accordingly for the tours.”

No matter how long you decide to visit for, from a week’s vacation to indefinitely, there’s plenty to do. Costa Rica is such a popular retirement spot that visitors of all ages will feel comfortable diving in and trying new activities. The once trigger-shy Barton, now divorced from the husband whose idea it was to dive in the first place, now takes people diving with her company, Diving Safaris. “Our average customer is between 45 and 65 years old,” she says. “Many haven’t dived in a while due to raising children or being busy with their careers.”

It’s also hard for some people to be in a different country than their family, although it’s just a few hours south of Texas by plane. And then there are the critters—and rainy season. I recommend staying through a complete one before making any permanent decisions. I loved the coziness of the constant warm rain, but others spend those months back home, and are always on the lookout for a house sitter to watch their place during that time.

“In the ten years I’ve lived here,” Farrell says, “I’ve become used to the tarantulas on my screen doors or the side of the house, a scorpion waiting to greet me inside my door (which happened tonight) and the stray dogs that become best friends with mine and stop in for play dates and hikes. I love the weather, six months of dry season mixed in with some windy months and then the green season. It’s similar to South Florida’s weather.” In fact, the flight to Miami is less than three hours and a common trip for those who long for some American amenities.

Farrell’s husband, Mauricio Barrera, is born and raised in Coco and is an avid fisherman and dive master. Their fishing business, North Pacific Tours, gets people outside for snorkeling, a tour, surfing or fishing. “Any day on the water is a good day,” Farrell says. “We get the best clients—a lot of families, which is so nice to see. We’ve had clients from the age of three and up to the age of 80. Who doesn’t love to fish or spend time out on the water with someone you love?”

As for Huff’s stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours, there’s a first time for everything! “You might be surprised by how many of the people who paddle out with us are over 50—at least half,” says Huff who, like Farrell, married a local. “It’s a great way to exercise without risking too much injury or strain, and the worst that happens is you fall in the water. When the water is 80-something degrees, you definitely don’t mind falling in! There’s even a local group of expats who have started a SUP club in this area, and nearly all of them are over 50.”

That’s something I miss about spending time in Costa Rica—people of all ages seamlessly hanging out, in yoga class, at a book club or having a late afternoon beer. “It just seems that the 50+ crowd has more fun here,” Huff says. “They’re totally over the trying to impress anyone stage, and they usually have a better appreciation for things in general. They’re ready to enjoy themselves, and it’s awesome to be around.”

Justin Bieber Arrested During ATV Date With Selena Gomez, Charged With Assault

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:31:00 +0000

Justin Bieber can't seem to keep himself out of trouble.

Justin Bieber is in trouble with the law again.

Bieber, 20, was arrested on Friday, August 29, in Canada when an accident involving an ATV and a mini-van turned into a physical altercation between the driver of the ATV and an occupant in the mini-van, Ontario Provincial Police spokesman Kees Wijnands confirmed to ET.

Bieber was arrested and has been charged with two counts of criminal code offenses, dangerous driving and assault. He has since been released on a "promise to appear" and agreed to attend court in Stratford, Ontario Canada on September 29th.

Beiber was with his on-again/off-again girlfriend Selena Gomez, 22, at the time.

"Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez' peaceful retreat in Stratford this weekend was unfortunately disrupted by the unwelcome presence of paparazzi," Bieber's legal team said in a statement to ET Tuesday. "This has regrettably resulted in charges of dangerous driving and assault. Mr. Bieber and Ms. Gomez have fully cooperated in the police investigation. We are hopeful that this matter will be quickly resolved."

On Sunday, Gomez posted a video on her Instagram of what appears to be her enjoying the scenery during a ride on an ATV.

Bieber and Gomez have reportedly been rekindling their romance in Bieber's hometown in Canada.

Bieber posted a pic of the two together on August 27, leading fans to speculate that the two are officially back together.

Kim Kardashian Wears Sexy See-Through Skirt, Packs on the PDA With Kanye West

noreply@blogger.com (Milica86) — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 11:27:00 +0000

Sexy time!

Kim Kardashian wore a jaw-dropping outfit to theGQ Men of the Year Awards on Sept. 2 in London. The reality star, 33, showed off her super-slim body in a high-waisted embellished sheer skirt with a front slit, paired with a black leather bustier bodysuit.

While the mom to North West, 14 months, stuck to her va-va-voom style, she switched things up from her go-to middle-parted straight hair. Instead, she showed off her shorter length with beachy waves in a side part.

Kardashian attended the event at the Royal Opera House with husband Kanye West, who held his own with his fashionable wife. In between kissing his wife of three months, Yeezus looked dapper in a navy tuxedo with black trim and a low-cut black T-shirt.

Kardashian seems to be enamored with the fitted top as she wore the same one to the Made in America festival on Aug. 31. However, for that outing to see her husband perform, she wore a matching fitted leather pencil skirt.