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CHINA'S SLIMY BEACH

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:37:00 +0000

Massive and unsightly blooms of green algae periodically appear off the beaches of Qingdao, China.

A view of the algae-filled coastline of Qingdao, Shandong province July 15, 2011. Picture taken July 15, 2011. REUTERS/China Daily

A boy swims in the algae-filled coastline of Qingdao, Shandong province July 15, 2011. Picture taken July 15, 2011. REUTERS/China Daily

A paramilitary policeman clears algae along the coastline of Qingdao, Shandong province, July 4, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer

An elderly volunteer helps to clear algae from the coastline of Qingdao, Shandong province July 4, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias

A general view shows a bathing beach where local volunteers clear away a huge new patch of algae in Qingdao, Shandong province July 6, 2008. REUTERS/Nir Elias

HEART-SHAPED MEADOW FOR LATE WIFE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 11:28:00 +0000

A devoted farmer painstakingly planted a tribute to his late wife, Janet, using 6,000 oak trees to etch out a giant heart in the middle of his field in South Gloucestershire, England. Howes, 70, and a gardener spent weeks planning and setting out each oak after his wife died suddenly 15 years ago. He planted the fledgling trees across a six-acre field after carefully marking out a heart shape in one half of the grass, with the heart pointing in the direction of her childhood home. The stunning crop was captured in its full beauty after a balloonist sailed over the farmhouse and photographed the field from the air.

A heart-shaped meadow, created by a farmer as a tribute to his late wife, can be seen from the air near Wickwar, South Gloucestershire. The point of the heart points towards Wotton Hill, where his wife was born. (SWNS.com)

A giant heart formed with 6000 oak trees which Winston Howes planted in memory of his late wife Janet. (Andy Collett / SWNS.com)

WORLD'S TALLEST MAN

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:13:00 +0000

Thanks to treatment by researchers at the University of Virginia Medical Center, the world's tallest man, 29-year-old Sultan Kosen of Turkey, may have reached his peak at 8-feet-3 inches.

SPECTACULAR SAND SCULTURES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:56:00 +0000

American artist Andres Amador spends hours painstakingly carving giant works of art on to beach shores, some creations spanning up to 300 x 500 feet. He illustrates each pattern in a sketchbook before re-creating the grand design in the sand using nothing more than a garden rake. With the help of Google Earth to pick out the best beaches for his designs, Amador then patiently waits for a full moon to ensure tides are low enough for him to complete his design before it is washed away by the sea.

SIDEWALK GUM TURNED INTO ART

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:25:00 +0000

Artist Ben Wilson paints on a piece of discarded chewing gum on the Millennium Bridge, in London February 28, 2012. Wilson has painted miniature works of art on discarded chewing gum in various parts of London and Europe over the past seven years in an effort to "turn something some people would find disgusting into something artistic and beautiful," he said. He chooses gum splatters with unusual shapes "to allow art to happen in a random way."

CROP CIRCLE SNOW ART

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:16:00 +0000

Are aliens giving up cornfields for cold, mountain air? Nope. Turns out these incredibly awesome snow designs are the work of decidedly human artist Simon Beck, who takes the concept of a crop circle to new heights by strapping on a pair snowshoes and getting to work.

You can see more of his work on his Facebook page.

AMERICA'S OUTRAGEOUS FOOD VEHICLES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:23:00 +0000

Who hasn't wanted to take a ride in the Weinermobile? Outfitting vehicles to look like something else has been one of America's favorite advertising tools since the '30s, and drivers and bystanders have been treated to cars that look like everything from animals to candy - even shoes. In fact, carrying on in the tradition of Oscar Mayer, there is a whole bevy of food-shaped vehicles that deserve their moment of glory.

IRAN'S FEMALE NINJAS PHOTOS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:47:00 +0000

Female ninjutsu practitioners from various schools in Iran showcase their skills to the media.

NO NEED TO PANIC, IT'S ART

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:11:00 +0000

Mark Jenkins creates works of art that he installs in urban areas. The disturbing scenes of people stepping off buildings or floating in rivers attract attention and are so realistic that startled pedestrians have reported the “bodies” to police. Jenkins’ intention is to create scenes that force city dwellers to drop their cell phones and interact with their environment.

10 COOLEST FACEBOOK TIMELINE PROFILES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:07:00 +0000

Already upgraded your Facebook into a new Timeline style's profile? If yes, still looking what picture to put on your profile? Here's the idea.

ANTI DISCRIMINATION ADS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:08:00 +0000

There are many posters about anti-racism. Their mission is to educate, and facilitate discussion about racism and to promote racial harmony and to create a safe, non-threatening environment to allow participants to feel comfortable to express their feelings.

This beautiful Print Ad titled CHILD was done by Fcb advertising agency for product: Anti-racial Discrimination (brand: S. O. S Racism) in Portugal. It was released in the Sep 2003

These incredible posters were created by the student organization at Ohio University called Students Teaching Against Racism (STARS).

Benetton has always been famous for controversial yet powerful anti-racist ads, such this one. This ad carries a very powerful message of inclusion and anti-racism. It shows that no matter what color we are on the outside, our hearts are the same.

Being different is good. Not tolerating it isn't. Very direct and clear message.

Advertising Agency: imagine, Amsterdam.

10 FUNNIEST ROAD SIGNS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 05:13:00 +0000

Do you ever get bumped with a weird, funny or hilarious road signs? Here we got 10 of the Funniest Road Signs around the world.

10 CRAZY AMAZING PHOTOS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:37:00 +0000

People walk past an activist during an Animal Naturalis demonstration to promote vegetarianism in central Barcelona.

A monkey drinks soda from a can during the annual "monkey buffet" in front of an ancient temple in Lopburi province, some 150 kms north of Bangkok on November 27, 2011.

Kangaroos are seen during round one of the Australian PGA golf tournament in Coolum on November 24, 2011.

An Indian pedestrian walks past the newly constructed upside down architectural clubhouse 'Caracella Club' which stands in part of a recent development at Indirapuram some 30kms south-east of New Delhi on November 29, 2011.

Fans dress up and enjoy themselves as they watch the Rugby Sevens World Series matches on Queensland's Gold Coast on November 25, 2011.

The Patrouille Acrobatique de France team leave a smoke trail in the shape of a heart behind the minaret of a mosque as they perform on November 14, 2011 at the Dubai Airshow.

Guinness Book of World Records holder John Cassidy performs a balloon act for U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, in this official White House handout photo taken October 11, 2011

A Bull Frog hops around on the field as Carlos Costly #13 of Honduras brings the ball up in the rain against the USA at Sun Life Stadium on October 8, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Bolivian squirrel monkeys gather around a toy football during a photocall at London Zoo in central London, on August 18, 2011.

A woman dives from a platform into a giant air bed at a park in Palmerston North September 29, 2011, as part of a festival organised for the Rugby World Cup.

10 BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 12 PHOTOS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:00 +0000

"Biggest Loser" crowned John Rhode its Season 12 champion during Tuesday night's live finale. The 40-year-old special education teacher and football coach from Mesa, Arizona began the competition at 445 pounds and weighed-in at 225 pounds during the finale, giving him a 220-pound weight-loss. With the highest percentage of weight-loss on-campus this season, John bested former NFL player Antone Davis and tattoo artist Ramon Medeiros on the scales and claimed the $250,000 grand prize. "I made the most of every moment on the ranch because I knew (my wife) was at home struggling like a single parent, and with our two boys -- and our youngest is autistic," John revealed.

John Rhode. He started the competition at 445 lbs. and lost a total of 225 lbs.

Antone Davis. He started the competition at 447 lbs. and lost a total of 202 lbs.

Ramon Medeiros. He started the competition at 355 lbs. and lost a total of 154 lbs.

Jennifer Rumple. She started the competition at 330 lbs. and lost a total of 145 lbs.

Sunny Sinclair started the competition at 277 lbs. and lost a total of 106 lbs.

Becky Comet started the competition at 238 lbs. and lost a total of 88 lbs.

Vinny Hickerson started the competition at 426 lbs. and lost a total of 184 lbs.

Patrick Ferrari started the competition at 387 lbs. and lost a total of 151 lbs.

Mike Danley started the competition at 309 lbs. and lost a total of 86 lbs.

John Forger started the competition at 328 lbs. and lost a total of 97 lbs.

10 MOON GAMES PHOTOS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:16:00 +0000

A gallery of playful moon photos, taken by amateur astronomer-turned-photographer Laurent Lavender.

10 CAMOUFLAGED ANIMAL PHOTOS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:58:00 +0000

Stare at these pictures for long enough and you might just spot some clever creatures playing an impressive game of hide and seek. These amazing animals are true masters of disguise blending effortlessly into their environment as a means of survival in the natural world. From frogs to fish and bugs to birds this collection of images shows the animal kingdom's outstanding ability to blend into the background.

BUILDINGS WITH SLIDES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:21:00 +0000

Examples of homes and offices that have integrated slides as a means of getting from one floor to a lower one. Stairs are so last year.

SKINNY HOUSES FOR SALE

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:59:00 +0000

Skinny homes are built for any number of reasons. It could be space constrictions, tax or code restrictions, the creative muse, or even for the vengeful-minded to grind an axe with a family member.

What does it mean to say a house is skinny? You know you’re in one if you can stand in the center of the room and touch opposing walls. Alas, many New Yorkers can identify, and the following homes are all in cities where space is at a premium.

Seattle, Washington

Price: $1,850,000

Millport, Scotland

Price: approx. $42,660

New York, New York

Price: $4,300,000

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Price: $399,000

Boston, Massachusetts

Price: $345,000 in 2001

Chicago, Illinois

Price: $4,395,000

MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:25:00 +0000

18-year-old KImberley Leggett wins Miss Universe Malaysia 2012.

PHOTOS THAT LOOK LIKE PAINTINGS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 02:41:00 +0000

Artist Alexa Meade, who lives and works in Washington, D.C., creates photographs that could easily be mistaken for paintings. However, as she explains, "Instead of painting a picture on a two dimensional canvas, I paint directly on top of my subjects in three dimensional space. The photographs of the painted scenes look like flat paintings without the assistance of Photoshop or digital manipulation."

THE WORLD'S TINIEST HOTEL ROOMS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:33:00 +0000

Capsule Hotels (Many Brands And Locations), Tokyo And Other Cities, Japan

Capsule Hotel, Den Haag, Netherlands

Das Park Pipe Hotel, Ottensheim, Austria

The Jane Hotel, NYC

De Vrouwe van Stavoren, Stavoren, Netherlands

BIKES FROM CAR COMPANIES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:26:00 +0000

From a marketing standpoint, a car company selling a branded bicycle makes solid sense. If you’re into four-wheeled fun, there’s a good chance two wheels also light your fire. And for those aspiring to an automotive marque, a bike’s a nice way to get a Three-Pointed Star or Land Rover in the garage at a fraction of the cost.

Ferrari

Ford

Mercedes-Benz

Mini

Maserati

Range Rover

Porsche

McClaren

TRIBUTES TO STEVE JOBS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 08:14:00 +0000

Grieving fans all over the world left flowers, notes and apples with a bite taken out, just like the Apple logo-instantly recognizable despite being one of the few top brand logos that does not feature the company's name.

TREEHOUSE HOMES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:58:00 +0000

Treehouses are no longer just for child’s play. While they still do serve as playhouses for lucky kids, they’ve taken on new functions as private home offices or studios, as elevated guest quarters, and as hotel accommodations, as well. Some are real houses that just happen to be located in trees.

COOL CONNECTED WATCHES

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:15:00 +0000