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The Palace of a Dictator

2013-01-02T08:00:00.001-08:00

This is the palace of Zine El Abidine, who was a Tunisian Dictator and left the country in 2011. These are the images taken by journalists, when they were invited to visit the palace.

10 Worlds' Most Expensive Cars for 2012-2013

2012-12-19T08:25:00.002-08:00

10. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400

Don’t let the price tag fool you, this American made car is actually the 3rd fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph and reaching 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will be produced.

9. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321

Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 9th most expensive car in the world. It promises to deliver a top speed of 215 mph and go from 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds.

8. Ferrari Enzo $670,000

The most popular supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and able to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

7. McLaren F1 $970,000

In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built more than 15 years ago, it still has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and outperforms other supercars.

6. Hennessey Venom GT Spyder $1,100,000

What makes the 2013 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder is its price tag, a compelling 1.1 million dollars. There is no other convertible in the world today that can match-up with this car. Not to mention that it goes from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.

5. Zenvo ST1 $1,225,000

Able to reach 60 mph in 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 233 mph. The Zenvo ST1 is from a new Danish supercar company that will compete to be the best in speed and style. The ST1 is limited to 15 units and the company even promised “flying doctors” to keep your car running.

4. Maybach Landaulet $1,380,000

The Landaulet is the most expensive sedan on the market and it can go from 0-60 mph in 5.2 seconds. It is one the most luxurious cars ever made, this comes with a convertible roof that fully opens at the rear. This Maybach is made especially for CEOs and Executives who have their own personal driver.

3. Koenigsegg Agera R $1,600,000

The Agera R can burn 0-60 mph in 2.8 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 260 mph. It is equipped to reach 270 mph, but the supercar is electronically limited to 235 mph. You will need to sign a waiver, only then does the company unlock the speed limiter for a given occasion.

3. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000

The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the third on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rare (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is expensive and costly to own.

2. Pagani Zonda Cinque Roadster $1,850,000

One of the most exotic cars out there is also one of the most expensive. It can go from 0-60 mph in 3.4 seconds with a top speed of 217 mph.

2. Aston Martin One-77 $1,850,000

The name “One-77? says it all: beauty and power in One, limited to 77 units. With 750 hp, it is able to travel from 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reaching a maximum speed of 220 mph.

1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sports $2,400,000

This is by far the most expensive street legal production car available on the market today (the base Veyron costs $1,700,000). Capable of reaching 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, the Veyron is the fastest street legal car when tested again on July 10, 2010 with the 2010 Super Sport Version reaching a top speed of 267 mph. When competing against a Bugatti Veyron, you better be prepared!

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Aerial Photos Show the Growth of Las Vegas

2012-12-17T08:37:00.000-08:00

See the landscape change over a period of 25 years from 1984 to 2009.

Canberra Deep Dish Communications Complex

2012-12-14T07:45:00.000-08:00

In this historical photo from the U.S. space agency, is pictured a 1990 view of Canberra 70m (230 ft.) antenna with flags from the three Deep Space Network sites. The Canberra Deep Space Communications Complex, located outside Canberra, Australia, is one of the three complexes which comprise NASA's Deep Space Network. The other complexes are located in Goldstone, California, and Madrid, Spain.

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SeaGaia Ocean Dome – Japan’s Indoor Man-Made Beach

2012-12-12T08:44:00.001-08:00

The Ocean Dome Club Alliance Hotels, a group of Miyazaki City hotels, cooperates to provide quality accommodation for Ocean Dome guests. The Ocean Dome is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest indoor water park, measuring 300 meters in length, 100 meters in width. And the temperature is 30 degrees Celsius year-round. There are quite a few differences between the Ocean Dome and the ocean, among them the heated indoor pool, the kids’ pool, the floating pool, and the three fast and thrilling water slides. Everyone feels like a child when playing in the water.

Syrian Rebels Reveal Homemade Combat Vehicle

2012-12-11T09:29:00.000-08:00

The “Sham II” is the latest armoured tank built by the Syrian rebels in their fight against the brutal regime of President Bashar al-Assad. It took a month to design and assemble the machine, which has five cameras and a 7.62mm machine gun attached to its frame. The machine gun is controlled by control stick from a Sony PS3 games console from inside and although the 2.5 cm thick metal walls cannot withstand a grenade or tank fire, they can reportedly resist up to 23 mm cannon fire. The tank cost approximately $10 000 to build.

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"Crown of Clouds" Island

2011-12-14T07:25:00.000-08:00

Luytla-Duymun is the smallest of the 18 Faroe Islands, located between Scotland and Iceland. This gorgeous place is 0.8 square km (0.3 square miles) with the highest point, Mount Ravan, 414 meters (1,358 feet) high. The island is uninhabited, but it’s a beautiful place to see.

One Very Expensive Mercedes-Benz

2011-12-13T07:48:00.000-08:00

This classy Mercedes turned into a “blingmobile” is now sold for £7 million ($10.9 million). It is owned by Swiss businessman Ueli Anliker who apparently has more money than taste.

The supercar is named “Anliker McLaren SLR 999 Red Gold Dream”. It has 24-carat gold on the wheels and headlights. The garish body has 25 layers of red paint with 5 kg of gold dust worked into it. And the car's supercharged 5.4-liter engine has had power boosted from 640 bhp to 999 bhp - giving it a top speed of more than 210 mph (340 km/h). A team of 35 workers spent a total of 30,000 man hours and more than £3.5 million ($5.5 million) working on this vehicle.

Preparing for a Job Interview

2011-12-11T07:36:00.000-08:00

Some "Dos" and "Don’ts" you might like to consider before applying for a job. Good luck!

MythBusters Are Real Busters (21 pics + 1 video)

2011-12-10T04:02:00.000-08:00

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are capable of both busting myths and causing big "busting" troubles.

Now the hosts of Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" can add a new problem to their list of experiements that found a solution. How do you think, can a 30-pound cannonball blast the wall, two homes and a minivan? Yes, it can. Though this "myth" hasn’t been planned.

A cannonball fired by a "MythBusters" crew at the Alameda County bomb to test whether other types of projectiles shot from a cannon would pick up the same speed and have the same impact as the streel ball took a few unfortunate bounces.

In this particular experiment, the projectile was intended to go through several barrels of water and a cinder block wall before striking the hills of the bomb range. However, the cannonball missed its target. Traveling at a speed of 1,000 feet (300 m) per second, the cannonball flew 700 yards (640 m) into a home where a couple was sleeping, bounced across a road, onto a roof and, finally, crashed into the window of a minivan. Luckily, people who were at home and the owner of the minivan who left his car a few minutes before the accident weren’t injured.

Anthropomorphic Exoskeleton for the Warfighter

2011-12-08T07:05:00.000-08:00

A HULC exoskeleton is designed to help dismounted soldiers carry heavy combat loads for extended periods of time without increasing the stress on their body. The hydraulic-powered anthropomorphic exoskeleton helps to transfer loads up to 200 lbs (90.7 kg) to the ground through powered titanium legs without loss of mobility.

A Secure Seedbank in Norway

2011-12-07T09:15:00.001-08:00

The Norwegian island of Spitsbergen is known for its Svalbard Global Seed Vault, located about 810 miles (1,303 km) from the North Pole. This secure seedbank preserves various plant seeds, duplicates or “spare” copies of seeds from gene banks from around the world, in an underground cavern. If the seeds are lost in gene banks, the Seed Vault will provide insurance, and in case of large-scale crises it will provide a shelter for them.

A Unique Ground Boat

2011-12-05T22:46:00.000-08:00

The Iguana 26 is a fast motor-boat that is capable of crossing sandbanks and climb beaches thanks to a caterpillar system and electric motor. This prototype can carry 8 passengers and reach the speed of 35 knots in the sea.

Harrowing Windstorm Leaves Los Angeles Upside Down

2011-12-04T22:55:00.000-08:00

Several days ago a harrowing windstorm blew through much of Los Angeles, especially in the city of Pasadena. The winds tore trees from the ground and toppled some buildings, leaving some streets inaccessible.

DIY: Privacy Monitor

2011-11-29T08:44:00.000-08:00

Do you have an old LCD monitor at home? You can turn it into a "spy" monitor. While everybody sees it as a monitor with white screen, you will have special "magic" glasses to make it work. Here is an instruction on how to make a privacy monitor out of an LCD monitor.

Don't forget to watch video with this awesome creation.

You’ll need an LCD monitor, old glasses (disposable 3D glasses or sunglasses are fine), paper cutter, screwdriver, paper towels, superglue and paint thinner.

Step 1. LCD Monitor
Find an old monitor to work with.

Unscrew all the screws on the back of it to remove the plastic frame.

Step 2. Cutting a Polarizing Film

Most LCD monitors’ glass is covered with two films, a polarized one to filter out the light you are not supposed to see, and a frosted anti-glare film. We don’t need the anti-glare film. We’ll use the polarized film only for our glasses.
Grab your cutting knife and cut the films along the edge. Don’t be afraid to press hard. The metal will not scratch the glass unless it’s covered with sand or other abrasives.

Recommendations: The coverage of some monitors is not bonded. Sometimes you can just remove the protective metal edge of the matrix and get the films without cutting them out.

Then, start peeling. Make sure to save the polarized film, also remember the orientation.

Step 3. Clean the Film Adhesive

Once you have removed the films, the glue has likely remained stuck to the glass. Here comes the messy part. Use solvent to soften the glue and wipe it off with paper towels.

Try to cover the screen with paper towels soaked in paint thinner. Or use a piece of wood or plastic to scrape off the soft glue.

Be careful not to get paint thinner on the plastic frame, because it will dissolve it.

Step 4. Your Monitor Is Ready

After cleaning the adhesive, assemble everything back the way it was. Before even making the glasses, you can test the monitor with the polarized film.

Step 5. Pop the Lenses out

Whatever glasses you are using, pop the lenses out of them or take your glasses apart if it is possible.

Step 6. Scan, Trace, Cut

If you are going to use a cnc blade or laser cutter, scan and trace the parts.

These frames were scanned so that they could be used as a reference for the lens orientation. Remember, this is a polarized film so the angle is critical. Back and front also matters.

You can also tape the old lenses on the film and then cut them out with an x-acto knife.

Step 7. Reassemble Glasses

It’s time to assemble the glasses. Are you ready for some fun?

People might think you are crazy as they see you staring at a blank white screen and wearing sunglasses.
That makes it even more fun, doesn’t it?

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The Tiny Japanese Island of Aogashima

2011-11-27T09:14:00.000-08:00

Located in the Philippine Sea, and 222.7 miles (358 km) south of central Tokyo, Aogashima also has a village that is home to around 200 people. This volcanic island has erupted and even killed some of the islanders, but still people spend their lives there. Fishing and farming are some of the more common activities.

Creative Necklaces Design

2011-11-26T07:16:00.000-08:00

If you had enough of the typical ones, then these necklaces that are quite unique and creative are sure to get you noticed.

Jackplug Necklace: This necklace looks similar to a common TRS connector that's usually meant for headphones and guitars but these are made of sterling silver or 24-karat gold plating.

Silver Chairs Necklace: Cool necklace made of 21 sterling silver chairs with 18 karat gold accent.

Camera Necklace: Red and silver toned metal camera necklace designed for photographers.

Ties and Clothes Silver Necklaces: These cute necklaces made from silver, are unique and handmade.

Bicycle Pendant: Cool bicycle shaped necklace designed by R Pfeffer.

Tiny Scissors Necklace:

Cassette Tape Necklace: Face the music with this creative cassette tape inspired necklace.

Knife Necklaces:

Blocks Necklace:

Blossom Pendant: Designed by Canadian artist Izik, this handmade glassvase necklace holds a few drops of water and your favorite flower.

Toilet Paper Necklace: Unusual sterling silver necklace looks like a toilet paper roll.

Zipper Necklace: These unusual zipper necklaces are made from real zippers that can be zipped to required length.

Icecube Necklace: Unusual necklace made with frozen icecubes.

Origami Necklace: Designers Claire and Anaud replicated the art of Japanese paper folding with these silver necklaces.

Wood Necklace: These unique necklaces are made from a variety of natural materials.

Egyptian Protesters Found a Way to Protect Themselves

2011-11-25T08:44:00.000-08:00

Tear gas and projectiles are the most popular weapons in Cairo lately. Take a look at what Egyptian protesters have come up with to protect themselves from riot police.

The Blue Lagoon

2011-11-22T08:01:00.000-08:00

This place looks like heaven. It is the Blue Lagoon located in the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland. It’s the world’s only point where a deep sea ridge is coming onto the shore. The Blue Lagoon is an amazing geothermal spa that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.
The Blue Lagoon is located 13km (8 miles) from Keflavik Airport and 39km (24 miles) from Reykjavik.

The steamy waters are part of a lava formation. The water temperature averages 37-39 degrees C (98-102 F).

The water is used to run turbines that generate electricity. It goes through the turbine, passes through a heat exchanger and then is fed into the lagoon.

This resort offers geothermal steam bath, sauna, waterfall, relaxing and massage areas, bar, and other facilities.

The Blue Lagoon has two steam baths. One is a cave-like structure, built from lava rocks with benches and soft lighting that imitates an open fire. The other steam bath has white walls that resemble white silica mud and offers a view of the lagoon. The geothermal steam baths are around 45 degrees C (113 F).

The warm water and natural active ingredients of silica, salts, and blue green algae will help you relax.

White silica mud refreshes and softens your skin.

The Blue Lagoon helps some people to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis.

PEOPLE ARE AWESOME (DON'S VERSION) 2011 Edition

2011-11-21T08:05:00.000-08:00

Incredible Forced Perspective Photos

2011-11-19T07:55:00.000-08:00

These are some amazing photos that use a forced perspective technique. We posted some of these pictures previously but this is a big selection in which we decided to include the best of the oldies. They pictures are very realistic although that would be impossible.

Great Home Theater Setup

2011-11-16T08:45:00.000-08:00

If you want to produce an awesome home theater setup, make it yourself. This is how John did. He just wanted to get it exactly right.
The Swedish man made a hardcore setup and mocked it up in computer software. It features Audiovector AV3Ci Avantgarde, Audiovector S3 Avantgarde, Euroscreen Frame Vision Light VLS190-W 16:9 86 “(190×107), Logitech Illuminated Keyboard K800 (S), NAD 32A2, Philips Prestigo SRT9320, Primare CD31, and Primare SPA22.

Kick Butt International Photography Winners

2011-08-20T22:12:00.000-07:00

Here are some of the winning photographs from the 2011 International Photography Awards. Which images captivate you the most?

Jewelry That Looks Good Enough to Eat

2011-08-11T07:58:00.000-07:00

This is some delicious looking jewelry that was inspired by food.

2 Years Old Model in USA

2011-08-10T06:42:00.000-07:00

Ira Brown is only 2 years old, but she is already a well-known model in the USA. Her parents have signed contracts with a couple of famous brands in children’s clothing.

The girl is a real cutie doll. According to her parents, she loves to pose for the camera and enjoys castings and children’s fashion shows.