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World's tallest buildings - Top 200

2012-08-24T11:28:00.005+07:00

World's tallest buildings - Top 200
This overview is the most accurate compilation of its kind and uses in-depth research results and reliable building information. It is based on data standards as outlined by the Emporis Standards committee (ESC).
		City	Floors	Height	Year
1	Burj Khalifa	Dubai	163	828 m	2010
2	Makkah Clock Royal Tower [Abraj Al Bait]	Makkah	95	601 m	2012
3	Taipei 101	Taipei	101	509 m	2004
4	Shanghai World Financial Center	Shanghai	101	492 m	2008
5	International Commerce Centre [Union Square]	Hong Kong	118	484 m	2010
6	Petronas Tower 1 [Petronas Towers]	Kuala Lumpur	88	452 m	1998
7	Petronas Tower 2 [Petronas Towers]	Kuala Lumpur	88	452 m	1998
8	Zifeng Tower	Nanjing	66	450 m	2010
9	Willis Tower	Chicago	108	442 m	1974
10	Kingkey 100	Shenzhen	100	442 m	2011
11	Guangzhou International Finance Center [Guangzhou Twin Towers]	Guangzhou	103	438 m	2010
12	Jin Mao Tower	Shanghai	88	421 m	1999
13	Two International Finance Centre [International Finance Centre]	Hong Kong	88	415 m	2003
14	Trump International Hotel & Tower	Chicago	96	415 m	2009
15	Princess Tower	Dubai	101	414 m	2012
16	Al Hamra Tower	Kuwait City	77	412 m	2011
17	23 Marina	Dubai	89	395 m	2012
18	CITIC Plaza [CITIC Plaza]	Guangzhou	80	391 m	1997
19	Shun Hing Square [Shun Hing Square]	Shenzhen	69	384 m	1996
20	The Domain [Central Market]	Abu Dhabi	88	382 m	2012
21	Empire State Building	New York City	102	381 m	1931
22	Elite Residence	Dubai	91	380 m	2012
23	Central Plaza	Hong Kong	78	374 m	1992
24	Bank of China Tower	Hong Kong	70	367 m	1990
25	Bank of America Tower	New York City	58	366 m	2009
26	Almas Tower	Dubai	68	363 m	2009
27	The Pinnacle	Guangzhou	60	360 m	2012
28	JW Marriott Marquis Dubai 1 [JW Marriott Marquis Dubai]	Dubai	77	355 m	2012
29	JW Marriott Marquis Dubai 2 [JW Marriott Marquis Dubai]	Dubai	77	355 m	2014
30	Emirates Office Tower [Emirates Towers]	Dubai	54	355 m	2000
31	Tuntex Sky Tower	Kaohsiung	85	348 m	1997
32	Aon Center	Chicago	83	346 m	1973
33	The Center	Hong Kong	73	346 m	1998
34	The Torch	Dubai	80	345 m	2011
35	John Hancock Center	Chicago	100	344 m	1969
36	Tianjin Global Financial Center	Tianjin	72	337 m	2011
37	Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower	Hanoi	70	336 m	2012
38	Wenzhou Trade Center	Wenzhou	68	333 m	2010
39	Rose Tower	Dubai	72	333 m	2007
40	Shimao International Plaza	Shanghai	60	333 m	2006
41	Minsheng Bank Building	Wuhan	68	331 m	2007
42	Ryugyong Hotel	Pyongyang	105	330 m
43	Al Yaqoub Tower	Dubai	72	330 m	2012
44	China World Trade Center Tower III [China World Trade Center]	Beijing	74	330 m	2009
45	The Index	Dubai	80	328 m	2010
46	Longxi International Hotel	Jiangyin	72	328 m	2011
47	The Landmark	Abu Dhabi	72	324 m	2011
48	Q1 Tower	Gold Coast City	80	322 m	2005
49	Burj Al Arab	Dubai	60	321 m	1999
50	Chrysler Building	New York City	77	319 m	1930
51	Teddy Tower [Nina Towers]	Hong Kong	80	319 m	2007
52	New York Times Tower	New York City	52	319 m	2007
53	HHHR Tower	Dubai	72	317 m	2010
54	Bank of America Plaza	Atlanta	55	312 m	1992
55	US Bank Tower	Los Angeles	73	310 m	1989
56	Menara Telekom	Kuala Lumpur	55	310 m	2001
57	Ocean Heights	Dubai	82	310 m	2010
58	Sky Tower [The Gate]	Abu Dhabi	74	310 m	2010
59	The Shard [London Bridge Quarter]	London	95	310 m	2012
60	Pearl River Tower	Guangzhou	71	310 m	2012
61	Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel [Emirates Towers]	Dubai	56	309 m	2000
62	Northeast Asia Trade Tower [Songdo New City]	Incheon	68	308 m	2011
63	Infinity Tower	Dubai	73	307 m	2012
64	AT&T Corporate Center [AT&T - USG Complex]	Chicago	60	307 m	1989
65	One57	New York City	75	306 m	2013
66	The Address Downtown Dubai	Dubai	63	306 m	2008
67	JPMorgan Chase Tower	Houston	75	305 m	1982
68	Etihad Tower 2 [Etihad Towers]	Abu Dhabi	79	305 m	2011
69	Baiyoke Tower II [Baiyoke Towers]	Bangkok	85	304 m	1997
70	Two Prudential Plaza [Prudential Plaza]	Chicago	64	303 m	1990
71	Leatop Plaza	Guangzhou	65	303 m	2012
72	Wells Fargo Plaza	Houston	71	302 m	1983
73	Kingdom Centre	Riyadh	32	302 m	2002
74	Capital City Moscow Tower [Capital City]	Moscow	76	302 m	2010
75	Doosan Haeundae We've the Zenith Tower A	Busan	80	301 m	2011
76	Aspire Tower [Sport City]	Doha	36	300 m	2007
77	Arraya Center Office Tower [Arraya Centre]	Kuwait City	60	300 m	2009
78	One Island East Centre [Taikoo Place]	Hong Kong	69	298 m	2008
79	First Bank Tower [First Canadian Place]	Toronto	72	298 m	1976
80	Shanghai Wheelock Square	Shanghai	58	298 m	2010
81	Eureka Tower	Melbourne	91	297 m	2006
82	Comcast Center [Pennsylvania Plaza]	Philadelphia	57	297 m	2008
83	Yokohama Landmark Tower	Yokohama	73	296 m	1993
84	Emirates Crown	Dubai	63	296 m	2008
85	Khalid Al Attar Tower 2	Dubai	65	294 m	2010
86	Central Park Office Tower [Central Park Towers Plot 08]	Dubai	49	294 m
87	Trump Ocean Club International Hotel & Tower	Panama City	68	293 m	2011
88	311 South Wacker	Chicago	65	293 m	1990
89	Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 2	Busan	72	292 m	2011
90	SEG Plaza	Shenzhen	70	292 m	2000
91	American International Building	New York City	66	290 m	1932
92	Global Trade Plaza	Dongguan	68	289 m	2011
93	Key Tower [Key Center]	Cleveland	57	289 m	1991
94	Plaza 66 [Plaza 66 Nanjing Xi Lu]	Shanghai	66	288 m	2001
95	One Liberty Place [Liberty Place]	Philadelphia	61	288 m	1987
96	Columbia Center	Seattle	76	285 m	1985
97	Millennium Tower	Dubai	60	285 m	2006
98	Sulafa Tower	Dubai	75	285 m	2010
99	Tomorrow Square	Shanghai	55	285 m	2003
100	Chongqing World Trade Center	Chongqing	60	283 m	2005
101	Cheung Kong Centre	Hong Kong	62	283 m	1999
102	The Trump Building	New York City	70	283 m	1930
103	SPG Global Tower A	Suzhou	49	282 m	2010
104	Doosan Haeundae We've the Zenith Tower B	Busan	75	282 m	2011
105	Bank of America Plaza [Main Centre]	Dallas	72	281 m	1985
106	Excellence Century Plaza Tower 1	Shenzhen	60	280 m	2010
107	Marina Pinnacle	Dubai	73	280 m	2011
108	Republic Plaza [Republic Plaza]	Singapore	66	280 m	1996
109	OUB Centre [One Raffles Place]	Singapore	63	280 m	1988
110	UOB Plaza One [UOB Plaza]	Singapore	66	280 m	1992
111	Three IFC Office Tower [Seoul International Finance Center]	Seoul	55	279 m	2012
112	Citigroup Center	New York City	59	279 m	1977
113	Hong Kong New World Tower	Shanghai	61	278 m	2002
114	Trust Tower [Central Market]	Abu Dhabi	58	278 m	2012
115	Etihad Tower 1 [Etihad Towers]	Abu Dhabi	70	278 m	2011
116	Diwang International Commerce Center	Nanning	54	276 m	2006
117	Scotia Plaza [Scotiabank Buildings]	Toronto	68	275 m	1988
118	Williams Tower	Houston	64	275 m	1983
119	Lvjing Tower	Shenzhen	56	273 m	2011
120	Wuhan World Trade Tower	Wuhan	58	273 m	1998
121	Haeundae I'Park Marina Tower 1	Busan	66	273 m	2011
122	International Mansion	Chongqing	64	271 m	2012
123	Renaissance Tower	Dallas	56	270 m	1974
124	JAL Hotel [JAL Towers]	Dubai	60	270 m	2010
125	The Cullinan I [Union Square]	Hong Kong	68	270 m	2008
126	The Cullinan II [Union Square]	Hong Kong	68	270 m	2008
127	China International Center Tower B [China Plaza]	Guangzhou	62	270 m	2007
128	One Lujiazui	Shanghai	47	269 m	2008
129	Bitexco Financial Tower	Ho Chi Minh City	68	269 m	2010
130	21st Century Tower	Dubai	55	269 m	2003
131	Naberezhnaya Tower C [Naberezhnaya Tower]	Moscow	61	268 m	2007
132	Nation Towers Residential [Nation Towers]	Abu Dhabi	65	268 m	2011
133	Bank of Guangzhou Tower	Guangzhou	57	268 m	2012
134	The Beekman	New York City	76	267 m	2011
135	KLCC Lot C	Kuala Lumpur	60	267 m	2012
136	Al Faisaliyah Center	Riyadh	30	267 m	2000
137	The River South Tower [The River]	Bangkok	73	266 m	2012
138	900 North Michigan	Chicago	66	265 m	1989
139	Bank of America Corporate Center [Bank of America Plaza]	Charlotte	60	265 m	1992
140	SunTrust Plaza [SunTrust Plaza]	Atlanta	60	265 m	1992
141	Al Kazim Tower 1 [Al Kazim Towers]	Dubai	53	265 m	2008
142	Al Kazim Tower 2 [Al Kazim Towers]	Dubai	53	265 m	2008
143	Bocom Financial Towers	Shanghai	52	265 m	2002
144	Doosan Haeundae We've the Zenith Tower C	Busan	70	265 m	2011
145	WBC The Palace 1	Busan	51	265 m	2011
146	WBC The Palace 2	Busan	51	265 m	2011
147	120 Collins Street	Melbourne	52	265 m	1991
148	Triumph-Palace	Moscow	57	264 m	2005
149	Tower Palace Three, Tower G [Samsung Tower Palace]	Seoul	73	264 m	2004
150	Ubora Tower 1 [Ubora Towers]	Dubai	57	263 m	2011
151	Trump World Tower	New York City	72	262 m	2001
152	Shenzhen Special Zone Press Tower	Shenzhen	48	262 m	1998
153	Water Tower Place	Chicago	74	262 m	1976
154	Grand Gateway Shanghai I [Grand Gateway]	Shanghai	52	262 m	2005
155	Grand Gateway Shanghai II [Grand Gateway]	Shanghai	52	262 m	2005
156	Aon Center	Los Angeles	62	262 m	1973
157	Central Park Residential Tower [Central Park Towers Plot 08]	Dubai	51	261 m
158	Grand Lisboa [Lisboa Casino & Hotel]	Macao	47	261 m	2008
159	Sapphire Tower	Istanbul	54	261 m	2010
160	The Masterpiece	Hong Kong	64	261 m	2007
161	Canada Trust Tower [BCE Place]	Toronto	53	261 m	1990
162	Etihad Tower 3 [Etihad Towers]	Abu Dhabi	62	260 m	2011
163	101 Collins Street	Melbourne	50	260 m	1991
164	Fortune Plaza Office Building 1 [Fortune Plaza]	Beijing	63	260 m	2008
165	Huangcheng International Square	Chengdu	55	260 m	2007
166	Jing An Kerry Centre Tower 2	Shanghai	58	260 m	2012
167	Shanghai IFC North Tower [Shanghai International Finance Center]	Shanghai	63	260 m	2011
168	The Vision Tower	Dubai	60	260 m	2011
169	Dual Tower 1 [Dual Towers]	Manama	53	260 m	2007
170	Dual Tower 2 [Dual Towers]	Manama	53	260 m	2007
171	Post & Telecommunication Hub	Guangzhou	66	260 m	2003
172	Transamerica Pyramid [Transamerica Center]	San Francisco	48	260 m	1972
173	Chase Tower	Chicago	60	259 m	1969
174	GE Building [Rockefeller Center]	New York City	69	259 m	1933
175	Commerzbank Tower [Gebäudekomplex Commerzbank AG]	Frankfurt am Main	58	259 m	1997
176	PBCOM Tower	Makati	55	259 m	2000
177	Two Liberty Place [Liberty Place]	Philadelphia	58	258 m	1990
178	Huamin Imperial Tower	Shanghai	63	258 m	2011
179	Hutchison Whampoa Metro Plaza Main Tower	Tianjin	53	258 m	2012
180	Lanko·Grand Hyatt Hotel [Lanko-Hyatt]	Chongqing	60	258 m	2004
181	Lanko International Conference & Exhibition Tower [Lanko International Conference Center]	Chongqing	64	258 m	2010
182	Zhe Jiang Fortune Finance Center West Tower [Zhe Jiang Fortune Finance Center]	Hangzhou	52	258 m	2011
183	Park Tower	Chicago	67	257 m	2000
184	Devon Energy Tower	Oklahoma City	52	257 m	2012
185	Capital City St. Petersburg Tower [Capital City]	Moscow	65	257 m	2010
186	Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto	Toronto	59	257 m	2012
187	MesseTurm	Frankfurt am Main	55	256 m	1990
188	U.S. Steel Tower	Pittsburgh	64	256 m	1970
189	Sorrento 1 [Union Square]	Hong Kong	75	256 m	2003
190	Dubai Marriott Harbour Hotel and Suites	Dubai	59	256 m	2007
191	Mok-dong Hyperion I, Tower A [Mok-dong Hyperion I]	Seoul	69	256 m	2003
192	Rinku Gate Tower Building	Izumisano	56	256 m	1996
193	New Century Plaza Tower A [New Century Plaza]	Nanjing	52	255 m	2006
194	Langham Place Office Tower [Langham Place]	Hong Kong	59	255 m	2004
195	Conrad Hotel	Dubai	51	255 m	2012
196	The Point	Panama City	65	255 m	2011
197	Xinjiekou Department Store Tower	Nanjing	60	255 m
198	Al Fardan Residences	Doha	64	253 m	2009
199	Capital Tower	Singapore	52	253 m	2000
200	Highcliff	Hong Kong	72	252 m	2003

source:
http://www.emporis.com/statistics/worlds-tallest-buildings

The Most Important Things to Do Before You Travel

2012-08-06T19:10:00.002+07:00

Traveling is something which needs a proper planning and scheduling. No matter you are traveling for a fun holiday or going on a business trip, you need to plan and schedule many things before you start. Right from the ticket reservation, hotel reservation, to packing, each and everything needs a proper plan. As the matter of fact there must be a standard list of doings before you start up on your travel.

If you are a regular traveler, you must actually make a standard list of things to do and if you travel occasionally this piece of writing will help you a lot to make your trip interesting and convenient. Below are a few things that you need to do before going on a travel.

1. Passport, visas and tickets

No matter you are traveling by a train, plane or ship, the most important thing you need for traveling is the ticket. Make sure that you keep them safe in your bag. If you are aware of your upcoming trip book your tickets in 2-3 months advance to avail a great discount on flight fares. In the case of railway reservations also you need to book your tickets in advance.

2. Pay your bills

Make sure that no bill is pending before you leave from home it may create a trouble for you when you are back to home. For example, if you forget paying your electricity bills, you may experience a d power cut when you are back from your vacation or a business strip.

3. Get all the requisite Vaccinations

There are some specific vaccinations necessary to enter in some countries. If you are traveling to another country check about the necessary vaccinations and get it done. Do not forget to take the reports with you.

4. Arrange a mail recipient

For this you can take the help of your neighbors or also get it done in your local post office. You can ask the local post office to hole your mail deliveries till the time you are back in town or also can ask a neighbor to collect all your mails.

5.Tell your bank about the credit card use

If you are visiting overseas; make sure to inform your bank about it. Some banks have policy to cancel the cards if they are used overseas without any prior information. Thus it is very important to inform your bank before leaving for overseas.

6. Color Copies of all necessary credentials

You might need many documents and credentials to travel out of your country. Don’t forget to carry all the necessary credentials and documents with you before you pack your bags. It is also very important to keep one copy of the credentials with your friend or neighbor, as you may need them if you lose your own copies of documents.

7. Leave your contact Information

As you are leaving your home, it is necessary to make some important arrangements for your house too. Leave your contact information with some reliable neighbor or a friend so that they may contact you if needed. You can leave your business card having all your contact numbers or you can also give the promotional items of your company, which contain all your official number.

8. For your pet

If you have a pet at home and not taking them away with you, contact some kennel in your vicinity to keep your pet till you are back in town.

9. Manage the cash

It is very important aspect as you cannot do anything without cash when you are not in town. If you are moving to another country the best thing is to get the local currency from the local ATM as soon as you reach there.

source:
http://www.thedailymind.com/productivity/9-important-things-to-do-before-you-travel/

Most Spoken Languages In The World 2012

2012-08-01T04:40:00.001+07:00

Most Spoken Languages In The World 2012

1. Mandarin

1,052 million including second language speakers (Ethnologue, 1999)/ 1,151 million (982 native, 179 second language) /It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

2. Spanish

417 million including second-language speakers (Ethnologue 1999)./ More than 500 million, as of 2009/ It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

3. English

508 million including second-language speakers. More than 900 million (as a total of first, second and foreign language spoken according to List of countries by English-speaking population). It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

4. Hindi/Urdu

487 million (366 million with all varieties of Hindi and Urdu + 120 million as a second language in 1999)/ 484.5 million (258 mill. properly Hindi, 422 million all varieties of Hindi and 51,5 of Urdu according to Indian Census 2001 + 11 million Urdu speakers in 1993 census of Pakistan)/ 552 million currently. 473.5 million of 1,028 million spoken some variety of Hindi or Urdu according to Indian Census (46%). In Pakistan 7.57% speak Urdu. Currently the population of India is 1,173 million and 168 million is currently the population of Pakistan. (294.4 million speak properly Hindi as a first language): 422 million of 1,028 million spoken Hindi according to the 2001 Indian census.

5. Arabic

246 million including second language speakers (Ethnologue, 1999) It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

*Ethnologue further counts each of sixteen dialects. (144 million speakers in Asia)

6. Bengali

211 million including second language speakers. Official language of Bangladesh (Ethnologue, 1999) and one of the official languages of India for state of West Bengal and Tripura.

7. Portuguese

191 million including second language speakers (Ethnologue, 1999)/ 220 million native, 20 million second language = 240 million total

8. Russian

277 million including second language speakers (Ethnologue, 1999)/ It is also one of the six official languages of the United Nations.

9. Japanese

130 million native, 2 million second language = 132 million total

Source:

http://exploredia.com/most-spoken-languages-in-the-world-2011/

http://translation-blog.trustedtranslations.com

Most expensive paintings ever sold

2012-07-27T19:40:00.000+07:00

A detailed and and frequently updated list of the most expensive paintings ever by G. Fernández - theartwolf.com

There are a lot of websites displaying "the 10 most expensive paintings ever sold" or similar lists. But unfortunately, most of these lists are incorrect, often being obsoletes, often ignoring the private sales and showing only those pictures sold at auction. This list showcases paintings sold at either public auctions or private sales, and it is frequently updated. In addition to 'confirmed' sales, at the end of the list you can find a few works whose price has not being confirmed despite the rumours about exorbitant sums

1. PAUL CÉZANNE

"The Card Players", 1892/93

$250 million

Private sale, 2011. Seller: George Embiricos. Buyer: Royal Family of Qatar.

This is the last version of this famous composition by Paul Cézanne still in private hands. The fabulous psychological intensity in the faces of the players make this painting a masterpiece of post-impressionist art.

2. JACKSON POLLOCK

"Number 5, 1948", 1948

$140 million

Private sale, 2006. Seller: David Geffen. Buyer: Unknown (rumoured to be Mexican businessman David Martinez)

Right now, this stunning "drip" by Jackson Pollock is the most expensive contemporary painting ever sold, though the exact price was never confirmed (but the price displayed here is generally accepted to be true). The exorbitant sum demonstrates not only the strenght of the Art market, but also the increasing interest for the contemporary works of Art.

3. WILLEM DE KOONING

"Woman III", 1952-53

$137.5 million

Private sale, 2006. Seller: David Geffen. Buyer: Steven Cohen

This painting is the only "Woman" by Willem de Kooning still in private hands. One of this women -described by T. Hess as "black goddesses"- has been chosen by theartwolf.com as one of the 50 masterworks of the history of painting.

4. GUSTAV KLIMT

"Adele Bloch-bauer I", 1907

$135 million

Private sale, 2006. Buyer: Ronald Lauder.

The acquisition of this iconic work by cosmetic magnate Ronald Lauder caused a shock in the Art world, not only for the spectacular sum paid for it, but also for the way it was sold, far away from the noisy auction houses. The painting was part of a group of five canvases which had been recently returned to the heirs of Ferdinand Bloch-Bauer. The Nazis confiscated his paintings during the World War II, and after the war, the canvases were placed at the National Gallery of Austria in 1948.

5. EDVARD MUNCH

"The Scream", 1895

$119.9 million

Sotheby's New York , May 2012. Buyer: anonymous

This iconic work is the most expensive painting ever sold at auction. The work is the most colorful of the four versions of Edvard Munch’s masterpiece 'The Scream', and the only one still in private hands

6. PABLO PICASSO

"Nude, Green Leaves and Bust", 1932

$106.5 million

Christie's New York , May 2010. Buyer: anonymous

This sensual and colorful masterpiece the most expensive work by Picasso ever sold at auction. The work, formerly in the collection of Mrs. Sidney F. Brody, had been never exhibited in public since 1961

7. PABLO PICASSO

"Garçon a la pipe", 1904

$104.1 million

Sotheby's New York , May 2004. Buyer: anonymous

The sale of this young smoker was a milestone in the Art auctions world. It broke the record that Vincent van Gogh held since 1990, and it was the first time that the $100 million barrier was broken. Although the name of the buyer was not revealed, some sources says that he could be Guido Barilla, the Italian pasta magnate.

8. ANDY WARHOL

"Eight Elvises", 1963

$100 million

Private sale, 2008. Buyer: anonymous

This unique work by Warhol, measuring over 12 feet long, had been at the collection of Roman collector Annibale Berlingieri for over 40 years. It surpassed the previous world record for a work by Warhol, the $71.7 million paid at Christie's New York in 2007 for "Green Car Crash (Green Burning Car I)"

9. PABLO PICASSO

"Dora Maar au chat", 1941

$95.2 million

Sotheby's New York , May 2006. Buyer: anonymous

Dora Maar (1907-1997) met Picasso in 1930, and their relationship lasted until 1946. A native from Paris, raised in Argentina and therefore fluent in Spanish, Maar was one of Picasso's favourite models. This painting, measuring 130- 97 cm, was recently rediscovered and authenticated by Picasso's daughter, Maya Widmaier Picasso. You can read theArtWolf's article informing about this sale in this link.

10. TITIAN

"Diana and Actaeon", 1556-1559

$91 million

Private sale, February 2009. Buyer: United Kingdom

This work have all the splendour and glory of the best of Titian's 'painted poetries'. It was previously at the Duke of Sutherland collection, who offered it to the U.K. It has a "sister picture", "Diana and Callisto", bought for £45 million ($72 million) in 2012.

MORE PRICES OVER $80 MILLION

Gustav Klimt

"Adele Bloch-bauer II ", 1912

$87.9 million(2006) - Sold only a few months later than Klimt's first version of Adele, this extremely appealing canvas was the star lot in a highly succesful auction in which four works by Klimt -including this- totalled a stunning $192 million

Mark Rothko

"Orange, Red, Yellow", 1961

$86.9 million(2012) - This 1961 painting was the centerpiece of the Pincus Collection, sold at Christie's on May 8 2012.

Francis Bacon

"Tryptich, 1976", 1976

$86.3 million(2008) - Francis Bacon is one of the most sought-after names in the Art market, and this work easily surpassed its impressive $70 million pre-sale estimate at Sotheby's.

Vincent van Gogh

"Portrait of Doctor Gachet", 1890

$82.5 million (1990) - The story about this famous and brilliant work resumes by itself the "Japanese buyer boom" of the late 80s and early 90s: great painting, sold for an astronomic amount of money to a Japanese buyer (Ryoei Saito), who was later ruined, and the whereabouts of the painting are now unknown. Some sources places it in Europe , waiting for its return to the Art market

Claude Monet

"Le bassin aux nymphéas", 1919

$80.6 million (2008) - This green pictorial symphony almost duplicated it pre-sale highest estimate and smashed the previous auction record for a Monet when it was auctioned at Christie's London, June 2008

Jasper Johns

"False Start", 1959

$80 million (2006) - This iconic work by Johns, sold by David Geffen (see Pollock's 'Number 5' and Kooning's 'Woman'), is the highest price ever paid for a work by a living artist

Andy Warhol

"Turquoise Marilyn", 1964

$80 million(2007) - Bought by Mr. Steve Cohen, the price was not confirmed but is generally accepted to be true

MORE PRICES OVER $70 MILLION

Pierre Auguste Renoir

"Le moulin de la Galette", 1876

$78.1 million (1990) - Another victim of the Japanese "buy it and forget it" boom was this masterpiece by Renoir, the little sister of the version currently exhibited at the Orsay. The painting was bought by Ryoei Saito (see Van Gogh's 'Portrait of Dr. Gachet) for $78.1 million at Sotheby's, 1990, and sold in 1997 to a "European private collector" for $50 million

Peter Paul Rubens

"Massacre of the innocents", 1610/11

$76.7 million (£49.5 million) - Bought by Kenneth Thompson at Sotheby's London, July 2002. The flamboyant and dramatic work by Rubens -though recently some voices discussing its authenticity have been heard- could also fight for the title of "most unexpected success": Christie's had estimated its price at a mere £5 million

Mark Rothko

"White center (yellow, pink and lavender on rose)", 1950

$72.8 million (2007) - Once in the collection of David Rockefeller, the work was sold at Sotheby's New York for more than $72 million, making it one of the most expensive contemporary artworks ever sold at auction

Titian

"Diana and Callisto", 1556-59

$72 million (2012) - The Duke of Sutherland offered the painting to the United Kingdom for £45 million in 2009. Later, the Duke and his family agreed to a further reduction of the asking price to £45 million.

Andy Warhol

"Green Car Crash (Green Burning Car)", 1963

$71.7 million (2007) - Sold two days after the work above, in a record $384 million sale of contemporary Art

Vincent van Gogh

"Portrait of the artiste sans barbe", 1889

$71.5 million (1998) - Van Gogh once again. The sale of this great picture -not a masterpiece, however- represented an extraordinary success -the auction house had estimated it in less than a half of its final price- and began the recuperation of the Art market after the crisis of the middle 90s.

Titian

"Portrait of Alfonso d'Avalos", 1533

$70 million(2004) - A sum never confirmed, but also never denied, by its buyer, the Getty Museum. The glorious painting -it worths every dollar paid for it- was exhibited for many years in the Louvre Museum, lent by the owners, and in fact the Parisian Museum had the opportunity of acquire it for a sum much lower than the $70 million paid by the Californian museum.

MORE PRICES OVER $60 MILLION

Amedeo Modigliani

"Nude Sitting on a Divan (La Belle Romaine)", 1917

$68.9 million (2010) - World auction record for a Modigliani

Thomas Eakins

"The Gross clinic", 1875

$68 million(2006) - The picture, previously in the Thomas Jefferson University, was purchased in november 2006 by the National Gallery of Washington and the new Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, setting a record for a 19th-century American painting. You can read more in this link

Andy Warhol

"Men in her life", 1962

$63.4 million(2010) - Sold at Phillips de Pury & Company

Willem de Kooning

"Police Gazette ", 1955

$63 million(2006) - Bought by Steven Cohen, at the time one of the leading forces on the Art market (see Kooning's 'Woman III'), this acquisition -completed just months before his failed attempt to purchase Picasso's "The dream"- is still one of the highest prices ever paid for a work by a contemporary artist.

Paul Cezanne

"Rideau, crouchon et compotier", 1893/94

$60.5 million (1999) - World auction record for a Cézanne

Kazimir Malevich

"Suprematist Composition", 1916

$60 million (2008) - The painting was once in the collection of the Stedelijk Museum, and then it was returned to the artist's heirs.

MORE PRICES OVER $50 MILLION

Vincent van Gogh

"Wheat field with cypresses", 1889

$57 million (1993) - The third van Gogh in this list. The price is really spectacular if we consider that it was paid in 1993, in the middle of the recession after the boom of the late 80s. The philanthropist Walter Annenberg lent the work to the Metropolitan Museum shortly afterwards.

Pablo Picasso

"Femme aux bras croisés", 1904

$55 million (2000)

Vincent van Gogh

"Irises", 1888

$53.9 million (1991) - Later resold to the Getty Museum in Malibú, California

Francis Bacon: "Study for Innocent X", 1962 - $52.7 million (2007) - Sold at the same auction in which Mark Rothko's "White center (yellow, pink and lavender on rose)" went for $72.8 million (see above)

Pablo Picasso

"Les noces de Pierrette", 1904

$51.9 million (1989)

TRUE OR HYPE? NOT CONFIRMED SUMS

LEONARDO DA VINCI(attributed to)

"Madonna dei fusi", 1501

$150 million

Private sale, late 90s. Buyer: private collector, New Work

Let's put a lot of question marks on this sum. In fact, it is almost sure that this almost offensive number is an exaggerated hype. Nevertheless, the spectacular price suggested -it would be the most expensive painting ever sold- deserves to be commented here. You can read more about this painting in this article

VINCENT VAN GOGH

"Self-portrait with bandaged ear", 1889

$90 million

Private sale, late 90s. Buyer: Niarchos family

This highly important work was previously in the collection of Leigh B. Block in Chicago , and then it was quietly purchased by the Niarchos family. The sum -never confirmed- is not absurd given the high quality of the painting.

SOONER OR LATER. FUTURE SALES

There are still several Art masterpieces in private hands, waiting to shine at the Art market. You can find them at our article about The most important paintings in private hands

source:

Gabriel Fernández

www.theartwolf.com

Most delicious foods in the world

2012-07-27T06:42:00.001+07:00

What are the world's most delicious foods?

CNNGo list of the World's 50 most delicious foods stimulated some impassioned debate about the conspicuous lack of French dishes and the merits of ketchup over mayonnaise.

CNNGo threw it open to a vote on a Facebook poll.

And now, after more than 35,000 votes, the world’s most delicious food is a meaty, spicy, gingery dish from west Sumatra.

The top 10 foods of World's 50 most delicious foods according to CNNGo readers are below. (Read full article here)

10. Massaman curry, Thailand

Although not the world's most delicious food, it is still emphatically the king of curries. Spicy, coconutty, sweet and savory, its combination of flavors has more personality than a Thai election.

Even the packet sauce you buy from the supermarket can make the most delinquent of cooks look like a Michelin potential. Thankfully, someone invented rice, with which diners can mop up the last drizzles of curry sauce.

“The Land of Smiles” isn’t just a marketing tag-line. It’s a result of being born in a land where the best curry is sold on nearly every street corner.

9. Peking duck, China

"Peking duck! its a wonder....." wrote Shan Cao on our Facebook page.

We can only guess Shan Cao was in the middle of forking a piece of this maltose-syrup glazed duck dish into his/her mouth and forgot to finish the sentence. Slow-roasted in an oven, the crispy, syrup-coated skin is so good that authentic eateries will serve more skin than meat, and bring it with pancakes, onions and hoisin or sweet bean sauce.

Other than flying or floating, this is the only way you want your duck.

8. Ramen, Japan

Japanese protocol says the tastier your ramen is, the louder you should slurp it up to show respect to your chef. Not that they need more respect. One mouthful of this most Japanese of noodle broths will quickly tell you that either you have a ramen trigger in your brain, or Japanese chefs are geniuses.

7. Dim sum, Hong Kong

Equally fun and delicious to eat, a trip to Hong Kong isn't complete without trying this traditional Cantonese lunch food. Popular with everyone from pass-through tourists to local kids and the elderly, most dim sum come in bite-size pieces so you don't have to waste time cutting the stuff up.

Bring a few friends and wash the food down with the free-flow tea.

6. Som tam (Papaya salad), Thailand

After reading reader Kun Chotpakdeetrakul's comment, "Papaya salad and som tam [are] the same thing. You should combine vote for these two together," we did just that, pushing som tam to just 80 votes shy of the top five.

To prepare Thailand's iconic salad, pound garlic and chilies with a mortar and pestle. Toss in tamarind juice, fish sauce, peanuts, dried shrimp, tomatoes, lime juice, sugar cane paste, string beans and a handful of grated green papaya.

5. Pad thai, Thailand

Here's a food Thai people can't live without.

Similar to Bulgogi, pad Thai is packed with nutrients stirred into one glorious fried-noodle dish.

The secret's in the sauce -- tamarind paste. If anyone ever creates a Hall of Food Fame, that should be first on the list.

4. Tom yam goong, Thailand

Reader Supot Sakulwongtana made it clear that "delicious includes a little bit hot." A little bit hot is right because you need room for a load more flavors too.

This Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves. Usually loaded with coconut milk and cream, the hearty soup unifies a host of favorite Thai tastes: sour, salty, spicy and sweet. Best of all is the price: cheap.

3. Sushi, Japan

When Japan wants to build something right, it builds it really right. Brand giants such as Toyota, Nintendo, Sony, Nikon and Yamaha may have been created by people fueled by nothing more complicated than raw fish and rice, but it’s how the fish and rice is put together that makes this a global first-date favorite.

This perfect marriage between raw fish and rice has easily kept sushi in the top five. And like one reader, Nymayor, wrote, "Now to be fair, DELICIOUS can be simple."

The Japanese don’t live practically forever for no reason -- they want to keep eating this stuff.

2. Nasi goreng, Indonesia

"I like rendang and nasi goreng, two of most popular food in Indonesia!" Reader Rizky Ramadhika's got it. And thousands of other voters agreed.

The wonder of combining rice with egg, chicken and prawns strikes again. The second fried rice to make the list, this Indonesian delight received more than 10 times the vote of its Thai counterpart , propelling the former from non-runner to runner-up.

1. Rendang, Indonesia

Reader Kamal F Chaniago showed great foresight when he wrote, "Rendang is the best." A clear winner with a loyal following, this beefy dish can now rightfully claim the title of "World's Most Delicious Food."

Beef is slowly simmered with coconut milk and a mixture of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger and chilies, then left to stew for a few hours to create this dish of tender, flavorful bovine goodness.

The Indonesian dish is often served at ceremonial occasions and to honored guests. It's not only delicious but also comes with a simple recipe. If you haven't already, go ahead and take reader Isabela Desita's advice: "Rendang should be the first! It's really nice, you should try!"

source:

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321?page=0,2

Most mystical places of the world

2012-07-26T22:24:00.001+07:00

The world around us is full of mysteries. There are things we believe in without even knowing about its existence. Science doesn’t always find an answer to all questions and that’s exactly why we still love to watch movies like “Lord of the Rings’ and read ‘Harry Potter’ numerous times. All mysterious things have a charm and the charm lies in the fact that we don’t know everything about it. From old civilizations to some of the cultural practices, mystery has been associated with every part of the world. There are innumerable places in the world which can be called mysterious for some reason or another. Let’s have a look at five of them which make it to the top.

Easter Island

Easter Island is one of the most isolated regions in the world, Easter Island makes to the top of the list. The region is full of giant volcanic rock statues called “moai”. The people of the island were called Rapa Nui and no one knows where they came from and where they vanished. The reason for the carving remains as unknown as the islanders. There have been a lot of research in finding out the stories behind these giant structures but there hasn’t been any concrete answer to this question.

The Pyramids of Giza

The largest and oldest of the three pyramids in Giza Necropolis, the great pyramids of Giza also called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest man made structure in world for more than 3800 years. The casing stone which originally formed the smooth surface on the great pyramid has worn off and what we actually see the core structure. Egyptian civilization is the said to be the most mysterious and advanced civilization of all times and the great pyramid only adds to the mystery.

The three largest pyramids are Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Kafhre and the Pyramid of Menkaura which are said to be the tombs dedicated for three different Egyptian king. You should spend holidays to Egypt and to check this places

Stonehenge

Located in the English country of Whltshire, Stonhenge is a one of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world. What makes this place special is the circular setting of standing stones. The stone monument is believed to be erected near 2500 BC though there is no concrete proof the origin. The region lists in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

The construction of the setting is quite impressive in itself considering the labor and time that went in making it. Stonehenge is believed to be a large earthwork constructed about 5000 years ago. The tools used are said to be equivalent to the earth digging and moving.

Castlerigg Stone Circle

This stone circle in Cumbria is an impressive pre historic monument in Britain. The stone circle is said to date back to 3200 BC and is a vision in itself. Not only is it flooded with tourists all around, it has also been a subject among archeologists. Apparently many of the stones of Castlerigg reflect features in the surrounding hills.

38 stones of different shapes and sizes form this circle. Some of the stones are as high as 5 feet. A mystery on how, when and why it was built, the Castlerigg is not a full circle and is flattened on the northeast. Inside the eastern side is a rectangular enclosure of about 10 stones. The purpose of this enclosure remains as mysterious as this whole structure.

Cenote in Mayan Civilization

Deep within the jungles of Mexico and Guatemala, this civilization flourished when Europe was still in the Dark ages. These people were the masters of mathematics and had mapped the heavens. These warriors called Maya had fought the Spanish. The cities were built with utmost perfection without any metal tool. The stone structures found in jungle talks about the genius they were. The Mayas are a mystery in themselves as such great architecture doesn’t seem to belong to that era.

The underground world called Cenote are water bodies which will make a chill rn down your spine if you manage to walk down the narrow stairs that led to this vertical hole. Nothing in the world can be more bizarre than the sight you see when you get used to light under 20 feet.

Source:

http://www.wackyowl.com/mystical-places-world/

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2012-07-26T18:03:00.000+07:00

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Most intelligent animals

2012-07-25T21:27:00.000+07:00

10. Rat

No. 10 in our countdown of the most intelligent animals are the rat, an very intelligent animal yet much maligned in Western cultures. Widely used in research, the laboratory rat has been known to find shortcuts, loopholes and escape routes in laboratory experiments designed by the best scientific minds of our time. In Chinese culture, the rat is revered for his cunning and resourcefulness. And for good reason - the rat has managed to colonize every continent on Earth except Antarctica. And if history is any indication, they will be there too early.

9. Octopus

Kudos should go to the invertebrate with the strength and ability to screw a lid of a jar! No. 9 in our list is the octopus, one of the most beautiful creatures of the sea This animal is still poorly understood, but scientists are constantly discovering new and awesome abilities of octopus. They play, solving problem, navigating through mazes and a respectable short-term memory. But how is an animal that belongs to the same class as the snail capable of such feats intelligent? It may be that the combination of strength, agility, curiosity and a lot of gray matter sets the octopus out of its soft-bodied brothers.

8. Pigeon

Pigeons are abundant in the largest cities in North America, but most people think of them as mere parasites. However, this bird is very common actually quite intelligent. Because the pigeons were the subjects of countless scientific experiments, there is a wealth of knowledge about their intellectual abilities. For example, pigeons can recognize hundreds of images, even after years have passed. They can also identify themselves in a mirror, learn how to perform a sequence of movements and discriminate subtle differences between two objects, pretty impressive for a single pest.

7. Squirrel

The stubborn persistence of this animal and memory were impeccable nemesis of gardeners throughout its range. Most squirrels display an impressive array of tricks and strategies that help them survive. For starters, these intelligent creatures are animals primarily of wood that have adapted to living alongside humans, eating out of bird feeders, flower gardens and all that food could be dragged. They are also able to store and cache food for lean times, and then find their hidden pieces many months later. They can also pretend to hide food in order to confuse potential thieves that researchers believe shows an advanced level of cunning and intelligence.

6. Pig

Despite a reputation for greed and poor hygiene, pigs are actually very intelligent animals. Both domestic and wild species are known for their ability to adapt to a variety of different ecological conditions. They seem to be at least as trainable as cats and dogs, and some domestic pigs have become a favorite pet pigs in the United States are also extremely flexible. Unlike most other ungulates, which are strictly herbivores, pigs and their relatives are omnivores with a diet that includes some worms and small vertebrates. Where they were introduced worldwide, pigs tend to displace native species. Although devastating effects on native species, this trend is yet another strong indication of the ability of pork.

5. Crow

Cross the street against the traffic can be called "jay-walking", but jays and other members of the crow family understand better than some humans the importance of waiting for the light to change. Crows living in urban areas are known to collect tree nuts and place them in the street for passing cars to crack open the shells. Then, after waiting patiently for the light changes, they return to the streets to get their snack hazelnut crust - an impressive example of innovation animals. Crows also contact people in developed specific dialects and play games and tricks on each other. Some scientists even believe that crows are smarter than primates.

4. Elephant

Contrary to popular belief, elephants are more than giants with big ears and a good memory. In fact, elephants are quite elegant, cultured and curious. They have been known to clean their food and to use tools in different ways in the wild, and they can also take orders for the man in captivity. Elephants are very attentive and empathetic to other members of their group and other species, which is considered a very advanced form of intelligence.

3. Orangutan

The great apes are considered the most intelligent creatures after humans. Of course, human beings are biased in this regard, but the intellectual capacity of great apes is difficult to deny. Among them, orangutans stand out as particularly gifted in the brains department. They have a strong culture and a communication system, and many were observed to use tools in the wild. Orangutans live in widely dispersed communities and form strong social bonds, which may be the key to their cognitive abilities. Females remain with their young for many years, teaching them everything they need to survive in the forest.

2. Dolphin

Have you ever wondered why dolphins and other cetaceans are the star attraction at most aquariums? This is because they are smarter than almost any other creature on the planet. Dolphins are extremely social animals. Schools of dolphins can be observed in the oceans of the world of surfing, running, jumping, spinning, whistling and other play. They also have a sophisticated "language", if humans have only begun to unravel. Dolphins use tools in their natural environment and can learn commands an impressive behavior by trainers from the man. As many of the most intelligent animals on Earth, the female dolphins stay with their young for several years, teaching them all the ropes dolphin.

1. Chimpanzee

Topping our list of most intelligent of animals is another great ape, the chimpanzee. The impressive intellectual capacities of this animal have long fascinated humans. They can make and use tools, hunt group, and are able to solve advanced problems. They are also capable of learning sign language to communicate with humans and can remember the name sign for the people they have not seen for several years. But perhaps the most striking feature of the chimpanzee is the ability to use symbols for objects and combine symbols in a sequence to convey a complex idea. These intellectual gifts are probably essential for maintaining this complex animal social groups, where they form strong bonds and observe the complex hierarchical structure

Source:

http://animal.discovery.com/tv/a-list/creature-countdowns/smartest/smartest-05.html

Most beautiful cities in the world

2012-07-25T20:22:00.003+07:00

Most beautiful cities in the world

If you want to travel around the world and visit the most beautiful cities in the world you will definitely need a guide to show you the most beautiful cities as the eye can see.

From Rome to Egypt, Cairo, Tokyo, San Francisco, the beauty of these cities last for centuries and still today. Venice couldn `t be out of the list and breathtaking Cape in South Africa.

To learn more about the most beautiful cities in the world and look below at least one visit to your imagination and spirit. Have fun!

10. Most beautiful cities in the world - Cairo

Old and full of history, Cairo is the gateway city to the Egyptian pharaohs and their culture. Crossed by the largest river in Africa, the Nile, Cairo is a city where more than 500 mosques were built to praise God. It `s beautiful buildings and development make Cairo one of the cities of the world` s finest.

9. Most beautiful cities in the world - San Francisco

Located atop the San Francisco Peninsula, this Californian city was a prosperous town in 1848 when the gold rush took place. San Francisco is known for its steep streets and hills, the old cable car system and Victorian architecture combined with modern style. The Golden Gate is certainly the most visited tourist attraction in the city.

8. Most beautiful cities in the world - Tokyo

Capital of Japan, Tokyo is a city that sets it apart from others because of its city lights at night on hold, its amazing infrastructure and high technology. In downtown Tokyo, you can see a beautiful replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Size and color are perhaps the best words to describe the city. Of course, if you get there don `t forget to try authentic Japanese sushi.

7. Most beautiful cities in the world - Cape Town

Located in the southern part of Africa, Cape Town is the city of contrast, black against white, poor against the rich. It `s geographical development makes it one of Cape Town's most beautiful cities in the world. It `s the city that has both sea and mountain, lookout and White Sands Beach. Spectacular!

6. Most beautiful cities in the world - Prague

Prague is a medieval masterpiece, which was designed to keep intact the spirit of the Czechs and their history and beauty of ancient times. Prague is home to many attractions like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the wall of Lennon, as for food and beverages, you should try some local beer produced and sausages to accompany them.

5. Most beautiful cities in the world - Rome

Capital of the Roman Empire, the city still has its doors between some of the most spectacular buildings like the Roman Colosseum, the Forum and the Pantheon. If you want to visit one of the most beautiful cities in the world, just get checked and fly to Rome, eat the best pizza in town next to a glass of red wine in the morning and have an Italian espresso in the Rome Statute `s central square and a continental breakfast. Absolutely worth it!

4. Most beautiful cities in the world - Honolulu

Perhaps the most exotic city in the world, Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, an absolutely heavenly and divine place on earth. What `s so amazing about Honolulu? Absolutely everything: white sand beaches, perfect waves for surfing, amazing food and local people. If you `ve never been to Honolulu before, we advise you to go to Waikiki, the Mecca for tourists where you get to see the best in town.

3. Most beautiful cities in the world - Venice

Perhaps the most famous city in the world, Venice is a city as beautiful as many cities have tried to recreate and exact replica of it. But they failed. Venice is best known for Piazza San Marco and the Bridge of Sighs and the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. Don `t leave town before lagoon you tried some local food: pizza and pasta are what you should try. If you can not afford a gondola ride, take a ferry and tour places. Beautiful and romantic Venice.

2. Most beautiful cities in the world - Rio de Janeiro

Located southeast of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is best known for its beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema, and of course, the carnival, the best on the globe. If you want a little more of this beautiful city, we suggest that you go all the way up to visit the Corcovado Christ the Redeemer statue and the fantastic views across Rio. The food is great, people are warm and happy, what can you possibly life?

1. The most beautiful city in the world - Paris

And we got the most beautiful city in the word, Paris. We chose not to Paris and the fierce and monstrous Eiffel Tower or the idea of being a romantic city to go for the weekend, but because the whole creation speaks of beauty.

Every street, every park, every character and street vendor and all magnificent buildings speak beauty and harmony.

Those who built Paris must have wanted to build this city of love and joy and laughter and be of some corner of the planet cause you are still at home and we are all one. This is Paris.

Source:

http://www.mylifeisbrilliant.com/society-and-culture/entertainment/10-most-beautiful-cities-world/

Most powerful and most destructive weapons ever built

2012-07-25T18:45:00.001+07:00

Tsar Cannon – World’s largest Howitzer Ever Made

The massive Tsar Cannon which was built in 1586 with a length of 5.34 meters or 17.5 ft is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the largest howitzer ever made. The cannon is almost 38 tonnes in weight, has an external diameter of 1,200 mm or 47 in and has a caliber of 890 mm or 35 inches. This enormous cannon is located within the walls of Moscow Kremlin in Russia.

Pumhart von Steyr – World’s Largest Known Wrought-iron Bombard by Caliber

This medieval supergun with a ball diameter of 80 cm from Austria is the largest known wrought-iron bombard by caliber. The cannon was produced in the early 15th century and could fire, according to modern calculations, a 690 kg stone ball around 600 m, loaded with 15 kg of powder and set up at an elevation of 10°. It is currently on display at Heeresgeschichtliches Museum in Vienna.

Monster Mortar – World’s Largest Cannon Ever

The Monster Mortar has a caliber of 975 mm. It was produced by France in 1832. It was invented by Henri-Joseph Paixhans, a French artillery officer. Using 500 kg bombs, the Monster Mortar was used to terrible effect in the Siege of Antwerp in 1832.

Schwerer Gustav and Dora – World’s Largest Caliber Rifled Weapons

Schwerer Gustav and Dora were the names of two massive World War 2 German 80 cm railway siege guns. These were the largest caliber rifled weapons in the history of artillery to see actual combat and fired the heaviest shells of any artillery piece. The Little David mortar of the US surpassed these railway siege guns in caliber but it was never used in actual combat. These railway siege guns weighed almost 1,350 tonnes and could fire shells weighing seven tonnes to a range of 37 kilometers.

Karl Gerat – World’s Largest Self-propelled Weapon

Karl-Gerat was the largest self-propelled weapon to see service. It was a World War II German self-propelled siege howitzer designed and built by Rheinmetall. This 124 to vehicle was used in attacking Soviet fortresses, in bombarding Polish resistance and participating in the Battle of the Bulge. Only two exist today, the others were scrapped after the war.

Tsar Bomba – World’s Largest and Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon

The Tsar Bomba of the former USSR is the largest and most powerful nuclear weapon ever detonated with a mass of 27 short tons (24,000 kg). It zone of total destruction is 35 kilometer radius and its fireball has a radius of 3.5 kilometers.

It was originally designed to have a yield of about 100 megatons of TNT; however, the bomb yield was reduced to only 50 Megatons — one quarter of the estimated yield of the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa — in order to reduce nuclear fallout. The most powerful weapon ever constructed by mankind was exploded on October 30, 1961, in Novaya Zemlya archipelago in the Arctic Sea.

Father All of Bombs – World’s Most Powerful Conventional Weapon

The Russian-made air-delivered/land activated thermobaric weapon nicknamed "Father of All Bombs" (FOAB) is officially named Aviation Thermobaric Bomb of Increased Power (ATBIP). It is the most powerful conventional weapon in the world. This ultimately destructive weapon kills everything that is alive. All that is alive merely evaporates. It is 4-times more destructive than the US’s Mother of All Bombs. The bomb was successfully tested on September 11, 2007.

Mother of All Bombs – One of the World’s Most Powerful Non-nuclear Weapon

The American-made Mother of All Bombs is officially named GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance. This 9.17 meter-long weapon is a large-yield conventional bomb is regarded as the most powerful non-nuclear weapon ever designed at the time of its development. It has a diameter of 102.9 cm and weighs 10.3 tonnes. Its blast radius is 137.61 m and capable of destroying 9 city blocks. It was field-tested on March 11, 2003 at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, USA. It is reported that a larger version of the MOAB exists, weighing 13 tons.

B53 – One of the Most Powerful Warheads in the World

The B53 nuclear bomb is one of the most powerful warheads in the world. It is no longer in active service but 50 are retained as part of the "Hedge" portion of the Enduring Stockpile. The B53, which was built by the US, has a yield of 9 megatons of TNT (38 PJ) is one of the last very high-yield thermonuclear bombs in U.S. service.

This 3.8 meter long bomb has a diameter of 1.27 m and weighed 4,015 kg. It had five parachutes: one 1.5 m pilot chute, one 4.9 m extractor chute, and three 14.6 m main chutes.

B41 (Mk-41) - Most Powerful Nuclear Warhead Ever Developed by the United States

The American-made B41, a thermonuclear weapon deployed by the US Air Command in the 1960s, was the most powerful nuclear warhead ever developed by the United States. Together with the EC17/Mk-17 and the EC24/Mk-24, they have a theoretical maximum yield of 25 megatons. The Mk-17 was also the largest by size and mass: about 20 short tons or 18,000 kg. B41 (Mk-41), a gravity bomb had a mass of 4800 kg, retired in 1957.

B41, which was 3.76 m in length with a diameter of 1.32 m and a weight of 4,850 kg, was carried only by the B-52 Stratofortress and B-47 Stratojet.

Agni Missiles – Most Powerful Missiles in the World

Agni Missile III is considered as the most powerful missile in the world. This medium to intercontinental range ballistic missile developed by India has a 4500 km. range. It has been tested 3-times and the results were successful making Agni-III one of the most accurate strategic ballistic missiles of its range class in the world. A more powerful variant, the Agni V, which is under development, is an ICBM missile with a range of 5000-6000km.

Agni III weighs 55,000 kg, a length of 17 m and a diameter of 2 m. It can attain a speed of 5-6 km/s. The missile on the above photo is an Agni II.

Shabab 5 & 6 – Missiles with the Longest Range

The Shahab 5 & 6 which belongs to Iran has a range of 10,000 km. According to intelligence reports, if these bombs have a range of 10,000 km, then they are capable of reaching the eastern coast of the US and most of Europe. These missiles are three-stage rockets will rely on stored propellant liquid fuel for the first two stages with the last solid fuel stage.

P-800 Oniks - Powerful Russian Supersonic Anti-ship Cruiser Missile

The P-800 Oniks is a very powerful Russian supersonic anti-ship cruise missile. This missile can reach cruising speeds of Mach 2.9 and Mach 5.7 in a dive. The incredible terminal-velocity of a single Onyx missile, codenamed SS-N-25 Onyx by NATO, makes it a threat to any Aegis warship. This 3000 kg missile with a length of 8.9 meters and a 250 kg conventional warhead would sink a US carrier.

Source:

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/262751_worlds-most-powerful-and-most-destructive-weapons-ever-built

http://en.wikipedia.org

Most inspirational songs of all time

2012-07-24T22:51:00.001+07:00

This post is on the most inspiring songs. Songs that motivate us and trigger us into action; Songs that remind us on the beauty of life; Songs that lift us up when we’re down; Songs that remind us of who we are. With hundreds and thousands of great songs out there, it is challenging to narrow it down the list.

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25. Somewhere Over The Rainbow

24. Chariots of Fire

23. It’s a Beautiful Day

22. Walking On Sunshine

21. What a Wonderful World

20. It’s My Life

19. That’s What Friends Are For

18. You Get What You Give

17. Return To Innocence

16. Music of My Heart

15. Circle of Life

14. Heal The World

13. You Raise Me Up

12. True Colors

11. When You Believe

10. Win

9. You Gotta Want It

8. I Will Survive

7. Dare You To Move

6. Never Surrender

5. Hero

4. I Believe I Can Fly

3. Gonna Fly Now

2. Reach

1. Eye of The Tiger

Most popular jobs

2012-07-24T22:14:00.003+07:00

10 most popular jobs and what they pay

Do you know someone who loves his work? Maybe they are happy, a little, going to work? Believe it or not, this reality exists. Some jobs are simply more "popular", which means that people who feel good about where they put their time and energy each business day.

PayScale.com career has recently conducted a survey and asked workers about their job satisfaction. Here is a list of 10 jobs that made the top of the list and what they pay each year, according to PayScale.com.

1. Registered operating room nurse

Annual median salary: $ 61,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 81%

It is easy to imagine why this work would be satisfactory. You are in the midst of a critical, perhaps life-saving effort, playing the key role of controlling bleeding, handing instruments and suturing incisions, while working with a team of dedicated, intelligent, work hard. It sounds like a good way to spend your time. There are several routes to become a registered nurse - through an undergraduate degree, associate degree through programs and diploma - and this work is in high demand.

2. Physical Therapist

Annual median salary: $ 69,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 80%

Again, here is another professional care with a potential job growth. Physiotherapists help people get the basic movement after surgery, injuries, diseases and ailments of all kinds. Often referred to as physical therapists, physical therapists work in hospitals, outpatient clinics and private practices. The work can be physically demanding and also requires intelligence and people skills. TP must complete both programs of undergraduate and graduate, meet the requirements of State for licensure and pass a national exam.

3. Environmental Engineer

Annual median salary: $ 63,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 80%

In this professional help, you help the earth. People who are passionate about keeping our air and our waters clean swimming to get to work on these goals every day. This work may require on-site research of outdoor areas and collecting the samples, then going back to the office to do research, design solutions, drafting proposals and negotiating project schedules and budgets . Environmental engineers must hold at least a bachelor's degree, while continuing education can help job prospects. This is a career with growth potential.

4. Athletic Trainer

Annual median salary: $ 39,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 79%

When you hear "athletic trainer", you can think of a Meathead with a clipboard and a whistle. It's not even close. Some coaches are highly trained health professionals recognized by the American Medical Association as allies in the effort to prevent and treat injuries for people of all ages. In addition, they get to work in football fields, gymnasiums, swimming pools and ski resorts to help athletes achieve their goals. His pleasure? You will need a bachelor's degree at least, but a master to be competitive. You will also need to pass examinations for licensure and to continue its regular reviews to keep your certificate throughout your career.

5. Dietician

Annual median salary: $ 49,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 78%

Food. It's fun and it makes us happy then who would not want to talk about all day? "I get to understand not only how food affects many aspects of health, but get to peek into the world of medicine, anatomy and physiology," said Pam Dick, a dietitian who works at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital and Yakima Valley Community College in Washington State. Prevention of diabetes in weight maintenance, dieticians help all types of patients. For this concert, you must complete a bachelor's degree and gain licensure and certification, according to the state in which you plan to practice in. Master are common and enhance employment prospects.

6. Elementary school teacher

Annual median salary: $ 41,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 78%

Guiding and inspiring our future astronauts, authors, acrobats and mathematicians sounds like a worthwhile effort. Primary school teachers offers a combination of emotional and intellectual challenges, like having a child afraid to talk to their peers or the design of a science course that really arouses students' curiosity. Primary school teachers and demanding is known not to be well paid for the amount of work required. But for those who take the time to complete an undergraduate degree in education, pass exams and get into this career, it's worth all the effort. Master raise incomes and employment opportunities.

7. Intelligence analyst

Annual median salary: $ 69,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 76%

Intelligence analysts work with the police, armed forces and other customers to collect, verify, analyze and use of confidential information, including maps, images, audio files and documents. They research and prepare reports that help organizations' strategies and plan next steps. This work looks like the stuff that movies are made. And, in collaboration with all these top-secret information must mean that you work on something that feels important, and which can be very satisfying. The position requires a degree in criminology or a related field, and on the job. Greater expertise and specialization can improve employment opportunities.

8. Networking / IT Systems Engineer

Annual median salary: $ 70,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 75%

If you like computers and problem solving, but also do not mind talking to people, you could be happy as a network engineer. There must be great satisfaction in the design, implementation, testing, modeling and improving the computer network of a company or school, or even the voice mail system for a global organization. A bachelor's degree is required to be an engineer, but added years of experience and a master's engineers are common among the most coveted systems.

9. Dental Hygienist

Annual median salary: $ 68,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 74%

It makes sense that to people brighter smile you feel pretty good at the end of the day. Dental hygienists have a lot of expertise and to spend much time teaching their patients how to take care of their teeth. Hygienists also help with more complex dental procedures, such as administration of anesthesia or removal of sutures. A high school diploma and test results are needed to enter the school of dental hygiene, although some schools require one year of college, as well. Next, a review of state licensing allows you to work.

10. Technical Writer

Annual median salary: $ 56,000

People in this business who are satisfied: 71%

Technical writing is also a helping profession. Technical writers have the expertise and the ability to take a very complex subject and make it more understandable to the audience reading. They have to explain the steps to building a deck or summarize a complicated study of animal behavior, the technical skills of writers to test. Most writers have technical undergraduate degrees, but a degree in a technical field may also be useful. You need an attention to detail and, hopefully, some curiosity and expertise on your subject.

Source:

PayScale.com.

Most popular websites

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The following list of the Most Popular Websites was updated on Tuesday, July 24th 2012...

Google.com
www.google.com

Facebook.com
www.facebook.com

Youtube.com
www.youtube.com

Yahoo.com
www.yahoo.com

Baidu.com
www.baidu.com

Wikipedia.org
www.wikipedia.org

Live.com
www.live.com

Qq.com
www.qq.com

Amazon.com
www.amazon.com

Linkedin.com
www.linkedin.com

Blogspot.com
www.blogspot.com

Google.co.in
www.google.co.in

Twitter.com
www.twitter.com

Taobao.com
www.taobao.com

Sina.com.cn
www.sina.com.cn

Yahoo.co.jp
www.yahoo.co.jp

Google.com.hk
www.google.com.hk

Wordpress.com
www.wordpress.com

Msn.com
www.msn.com

Google.de
www.google.de

Google.co.uk
www.google.co.uk

Google.co.jp
www.google.co.jp

Yandex.ru
www.yandex.ru

Ebay.com
www.ebay.com

Google.fr
www.google.fr

163.com
www.163.com

Weibo.com
www.weibo.com

Bing.com
www.bing.com

Microsoft.com
www.microsoft.com

Google.com.br
www.google.com.br

Babylon.com
www.babylon.com

Googleusercontent.com
www.googleusercontent.com

Tumblr.com
www.tumblr.com

Soso.com
www.soso.com

Mail.ru
www.mail.ru

Sohu.com
www.sohu.com

Google.ru
www.google.ru

Vk.com
www.vk.com

Apple.com
www.apple.com

Google.es
www.google.es

T.co
www.t.co

Pinterest.com
www.pinterest.com

Google.it
www.google.it

Craigslist.org
www.craigslist.org

Bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk

Tudou.com
www.tudou.com

Youku.com
www.youku.com

Xhamster.com
www.xhamster.com

Google.com.mx
www.google.com.mx

Xvideos.com
www.xvideos.com

source:
http://mostpopularwebsites.net/

Most wanted about men's health

2012-07-24T17:34:00.001+07:00

Top 10 most wanted men's health topics

Men are likely to turn to the Internet to get information or learn more about their health issues. This is because men generally do not like to discuss their health problems due to embarrassment or they do not want their family to know about it so not to worry.

Based on the top 10 most wanted on the health of men in prostate cancer Internet, urinary tract infections and insomnia are among the top three. Men are also looking for topics on ulcerative colitis, prostatitis and hair loss. They also wanted to learn or know more about vasectomy and indigestion.

Here are the lists of top 10 most wanted about men's health in the Internet.

1. Prostate cancer

Prostate is a sex gland, should the male sex hormone testosterone to grow. This gland is not easily appreciated because it is not visible outside the body.

2. Urinary tract infection

Urinary tract infection is an infection that starts from our urinary system. The urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Infections of the urinary system users

3. Insomnia

Insomnia is defined as difficulty sleeping. Insomnia is a condition in which you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. He could not be defined by the number ...

4. Hair loss

Hair is the crowning glory men associated with power, virility and youth. So when men start losing hair, they would also lose their self-confidence, self esteem and become independent ...

5. Vasectomy

Vasectomy is a permanent surgical sterilization procedure for men. It should not be confused with castration. Castration is a surgical procedure to remove the testicle (s) ...

6. Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is ulcers, small ulcers found in the lining of the rectum and colon. They form where inflammation has killed the cells lining the colon. Ulcers bleed and produce pus ...

7. Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition of our body when lost the ability to regulate and control glucose levels in blood. As the result of a diabetic person would have a ...

8. Impotence

It's a degrading word with a social stigma attached when it is directed against someone as an insult. When labeled on a man, he is considered not enough man because of his ...

9. Prostatitis

Prostatitis is the infection and inflammation of the prostate gland. As the term is too general, it accurately describes the other abnormalities that may be associated with prostate ...

10. Indigestion

Indigestion is a term used to describe a feeling of fullness or discomfort during or after a meal. He is accompanied by bloating, belching, nausea, heartburn or ...

These articles are for information only. The medical concerns found related to reading these articles are tips for getting their family physician or professional medical advice.

source:
http://menshealthmedicine.blogspot.com/2011/06/mens-health-medicine-top-10-most.html

Most anticipated cars 2013

2012-07-24T05:50:00.002+07:00

It is human nature that we can not stop our demands and desires in any field, we need much more than the previous one, so we demand something better. In 2012, we observe that many car companies are launching their cars in the automotive market with features touch heart, but the cars will look great in 2013 and before coming, they are in high demand. These models will break previous records in sailing, comfort and reliability and power because, according to the views of the manufacturers of these models to satisfy all customer requests.

10. 2013 Tesla Model S

Advance any concept car has electrical standards for performance bonus, it has fuel consumption, battery life innovative, safety, comfort and its Model S has a dash of 21st century. This model has the ability to recharge the battery within 45 minutes or 480-120-240 output and three types of batteries with the price difference, so it's a powerful car full-time with complete accessories.

9. 2013 Ford Escape

The Ford Escape 2013 Ford presents his model with the concept of an electric green car, it has variable characteristics and impressive. The aerodynamic design, the EcoBoost technology, environmentally conscious, fuel economy. It has 6 speed automatic with features Standrd.

8. 2013 BMW M3 Sedan

There will be great phenomenon in 2013 on automotive markets due to the super-luxury brands are coming up, BMW announced that the M3 Sedan model will be an engine with inline-six if he says there are many opinions and showed its largest interior features are a 3.3-liter turbocharged V6, 450 horsepower engine will be in the M3 sedan.

7. 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe

Hyundai has announced its 2013 production and has proven its functions in the next year of his Hyundai Genesis Coupe models will beat all of his time. He engines 4 cylinder and V6 engine with 3.8 liter V6 receives sophisticated direct injection technology, it has an automatic transmission with paddle SHIFTRONIC manual shift capability.

6. 2013 Audi RS4

2013 Audi RS4 is no doubt a car-like space rocket that can impress viewers at first glance, it has naturally aspirated 4.2-liter V8 as the RS5. The car has 450 hp and 317 lb-fl torque, top speed is 155 mph and the 6-speed manual transmission. Its outstanding features are all that can kill the competition.

5. 2013 Cadillac XTS

The Cadillac XTS presented all models with the same characteristics and according to the customers of the new 2013 model will also have the same characteristics, but with the additional and rapid phenomenon, the model 2013 will be the 300 HP, 3.6-liter engine V6 with 6-speed automatic. Front wheel drive is standard with four-wheel drive option. It will achieve 17/28 mpg city / highway.

4. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu

The Chevrolet is presenting his model in 2013 the automotive market with the unique style, comfort, energy efficiency, design and luxurious features security proof. It has a function to be optimized Eco every drop of fuel with the injection of 2.4 L Ecotec VVT direct, 4-cylinder engine. It has technology advanced eAssist 115V lithium-ion battery with a 14 kW motor-generator which gives a boost in conducting various electrical and enhances fuel economy.

3. 2013 Dodge Viper

The best car for 2013 Dodge Viper is the glory before its launch and there is speculation about its internal characteristics, according to these speculations, it will be 8.4-liter V10 engine equipped with Fiat Multiair system variable timing of valve admission. It has 700 hp with manual transmission 6-speed.

2. 2013 Scion FR-S

The Scion FR-S is an electric car that is astonishing in its features a great reason to fast-Subaru boxer engine source flat-four with the Toyota system with direct injection that makes 200 hp at 7000 rmp and 151 lb-ft of torque at 6600 rmp. The connection, comfort, reliability, safety, design of the body and all other features are able to beat any super car.

1. 2013 Land Rover Concept

The Land Rover still running concept cars defender, but now it is to present the new 2013 models with two styles of DC 100 and DC 100 Sport. It has 2.0 liter four-cylinder turbo diesel motivate the DC 100 and DC 100-oriented performance sport becomes a unity of essence. The two engines may be configured as a parallel hybrid or plug-in. The drive 8-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel feature is impressive.

Most anticipated movie 2013

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24. Man of Steel (2013)

A child sent to Earth from a dying planet is adopted by a couple in rural Kansas. Posing as a journalist, he uses his extraordinary powers to protect his new home from an insidious evil.

Director: Zack Snyder

Stars: Henry Cavill, Russell Crowe, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon

23. G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013)

The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Director: Jon M. Chu

Stars: Channing Tatum, Dwayne Johnson, Ray Park, Bruce Willis

22. Iron Man 3 (2013)

The plot is unknown at this time. Rumor has it Tony Stark/Iron Man will head to China to face his toughest opponent, Mandarin.

Director: Shane Black

Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle

21. The Fast and the Furious 6 (2013)

Plot unknown.

Director: Justin Lin

Stars: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez

20. A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)

John McClane and his son take on local forces in Russia.

Director: John Moore

Stars: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Amaury Nolasco, Cole Hauser

19. The Wolverine (2013)

Wolverine travels to Japan to train with a samurai warrior.

Director: James Mangold

Stars: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tee

18. Thor: The Dark World (2013)

Director: Alan Taylor

Stars: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Kat Dennings

17. The Last Stand (2013)

A drug cartel leader busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexico border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.

Director: Jee-woon Kim

Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Eduardo Noriega, Forest Whitaker, John Patrick Amedori

16. Oblivion (2013)

A court martial sends a veteran soldier to a distant planet, where he has to destroy the remains of an alien race. The arrival of an unexpected traveler causes him to question what he knows about the planet, his mission, and himself.

Director: Joseph Kosinski

Stars: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko

15. After Earth (2013)

After a crash landing, a father and son explore a planet that was evacuated by humans 1,000 years earlier.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

Stars: Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Isabelle Fuhrman, Sophie Okonedo

14. All You Need Is Kill (2013)

A solider fighting in a war with aliens finds himself caught in a time loop of his last day in the battle, though he becomes a better skilled along the way.

Director: Doug Liman

Stars: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt

13. Tomb Raider (2013)

Sexy archaeologist Lara Croft sets off on a series of international adventures.

12. Monster Hunter (2013)

On his latest case, a child psychologist (James) with the ability to see the monsters that hide in kids' closets and under their beds encounters a particularly formidable opponent.

Stars: Will Smith

11. Pacific Rim (2013)

When an alien attack threatens the Earth's existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace.

Director: Guillermo del Toro

Stars: Idris Elba, Ron Perlman, Charlie Hunnam, Charlie Day

10. Monsters University (2013)

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at the University of Fear -- when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Director: Dan Scanlon

Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Rob Riggle

9. Jack the Giant Killer (2013)

A modern day fairy tale in which the long-standing peace between men and giants is threatened, as a young farmer leads an expedition into the giants' kingdom in hopes of rescuing a kidnapped princess.

Director: Bryan Singer

Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci, Ewan McGregor, Bill Nighy

8. Elysium (2013)

Set in the year 2159, where the very wealthy lives on a man-made space station while the rest of population reside on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds.

Director: Neill Blomkamp

Stars: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga

7. The Hobbit: There and Back Again (2013)

Thorin and Company have reached Lake-town and it is time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins to fulfill his contract with the dwarves...

Director: Peter Jackson

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elijah Wood, Luke Evans, Martin Freeman

6. Ender's Game (2013)

70 years after a horrific alien war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an advanced military school in space to prepare for a future invasion.

Director: Gavin Hood

Stars: Harrison Ford, Abigail Breslin, Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield

5. The Lone Ranger (2013)

Director: Gore Verbinski

Stars: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Armie Hammer, William Fichtner

4. Anchorman 2 (2013)

The continuing on-set adventures of San Diego's top rated newsman.

Director: Adam McKay

Stars: Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Christina Applegate

3. The Tomb (2013)

Ray Breslin is the world's foremost authority on structural security. After analyzing every high security...

Director: Mikael Håfström

Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Caviezel, Vinnie Jones

2. Untitled Chronicles of Riddick Sequel (2013)

Betrayed by his own kind and left for dead on a desolate planet, Riddick fights for survival against...

Director: David Twohy

Stars: Karl Urban, Vin Diesel, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bautista

1. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013)

The continuing adventures of Katniss Everdeen, which take place in a futuristic dystopian world, as she prepares for the Quarter Quell.

Director: Francis Lawrence

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Jena Malone, Liam Hemsworth

Most wanted games of 2013

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5. The last of us

The last U.S. is looking to stupefy the gaming public with its beauty and radiance. This game showcases a more mature side to the development studio that gave us the popular series Uncharted. The last U.S. shows why Naughty Dog is one of the hottest developers worldwide.

4. Gears of War Judgment

Do we need yet Gears of War? Is it to be a prequel during the war, we just ended in the third game? Will Baird and Cole will not take us out, like Marcus and Dom right? The answer to all these questions is: Hell ... Yes ... We can not wait to play this awesome shooting game early next year.

3. Watch Dogs

The open futuristic action game World Watch Dogs embraces our Internet connectivity worldwide as much of the gameplay. This game lets you use technology in all sorts of incredible ways. Be sure to read the PC to see truly amazing graphics and a peek into the world of next-generation consoles.

2. BioShock Infinite

The period of BioShock Infinite in early 2013 means I hope this game will be even more impressive by the time we get to play. BioShock Infinite is to take everything we loved about the original and puts it on a flying city. Supernatural world and explore policy should be a truly amazing experience.

1. Grand Theft Auto 5

Grand Theft Auto 5 will be the largest open world game Rockstar again and the game looks simply amazing. GTA 5 focuses on the continuation of the "almighty dollar" so expect a lot of criticism of American culture. We're also pretty sure this game will have one or more shocking scenes that are typical of Rockstar Games. Grand Theft Auto 5 is probably our most wanted game of 2013.