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The Survival Capsule Hotel

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:56:29 PDT

First created for accommodation as an art project in 2004, owner Denis Oudendijk has different models ready for use and is currently working on additional locations in central Amsterdam and Nantes, France.

Moored in F.A.S.T. (Free Architecture Surf Terrain) – a unique and artistic surfers village at the boulevard of Scheveningen near The Hague, Netherlands, your room is a bright orange survival pod made from travelling oil rig survival capsules. Originally built in 1972 they are 4.25 metres in diameter and unaltered apart from the addition of a lock on the outside and an ‘emergency’ chemical toilet inside. While not everyone’s luxury choice, each pod provides cosy protection from the elements for up to three occupants.

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World's Smallest Origami by Anja Markiewicz

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:53:58 PDT

Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is impressive enough on its own, let alone when it’s done in miniature form. Yet that’s what German artist Anja Markiewicz does, creating amazingly tiny sculptures of things like animals and snowflakes out of paper. Many of her tiniest paper cranes measure only 4mm across (check out those fingerprints for a sense of scale).

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The oldest dogs in the history in Guinness world records

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:18:55 PDT

The Oldest Dog in the History Lived Up to the age of 32 years and 12 days."Chilla" A cattle dog was born on 1 march,1952 and died on 1984.This Labrador Australian cattle dog was born in Australia and it is still the oldest dog who lived up to 32 years and has its name on Guinness world records as "The oldest dog".

Second is Born in 7 June 1910 and died in 14 November 1939 holds another world for the oldest dog. “The oldest dog" Bluey lived up to the age of 29 years and 160 days and falls under the breed of Australian cattle dog and this oldest living dog was also from Australia.

Third is Bella who was born in 1984 and died in 6 September 2008 who hailed from United Kingdom is yet another oldest dog who lived for the total of 28 years and 252 days.
The oldest dog - Bella was bought for £70 when she was just 3 years old.

Meet Chanel is 20 years old and was named the oldest dog by Guinness World Records last year, and is capturing the heart of many after her appearance on the Today Show this morning. Check out photos.
Chanel is the world’s oldest dog and a celebrity in her own right. She was born in 1988 and will soon be celebrating her 21st birthday. In dog years that makes her about 147. Her once red hair has turned white, and she needs special doggie glasses for her cataracts. She eats a special diet of boiled chicken, whole wheat pasta, and a special doggie treat for her teeth. She still goes on walks during the summer with her owners, Karl and Denise Shaughnessy, but is carried for most of the way. Long gone are the days where she used to run three miles to keep her figure.

Mattress Ride

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 15:44:22 PDT

If you were walking by this guy’s little business and saw his signs, would you follow them? I am not sure what a mattress ride is, other than the horizontal mambo, therefore many people might show some interest. However, once they see the raggedy mattresses they might change their minds.

The longest snake in the world

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:27:45 PDT

The official Communist Party newspaper in China is claimed the snake was one of two enormous boas found by workers clearing forest for a new road outside Guping city, Jiangxi province.

They apparently woke up the sleeping snakes during attempts to bulldoze a huge mound of earth.

“On the third dig, the operator found there was blood amongst the soil, and with a further dig, a dying snake appeared,” said the post.

“At the same time, another gold colored giant boa appeared with its mouth wide open. The driver was paralyzed with fear, while the other workers ran for their lives.

“By the time the workers came back, the wounded boa had died, while the other snake had disappeared. The bulldozer operator was so sick that he couldn’t even stand up.”

The post claimed that the digger driver was so traumatized that he suffered a heart attack on his way to hospital and later died.

The dead snake was 55ft (16.7m) long, weighed 300kg and was estimated to be 140 years old, according to the post.

The 50 Most Googled Women on the Web

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:50:52 PDT

According to Coed Magazine, which compiled a list for the 50 Most Popular Women on the Web, Lady Gaga is the most popular woman online based on Google searches and statistics.

Who would have thought that Justin Bieber will be included in the list of 50 most popular women on the Internet. Among the 50 most talked about women in Internet Justin Bieber is on the list and is making the number 2 on the list. Well, nobody can deny its popularity, and I think there’s something to say about his fame, if it can really add to the list of best looking women.

#50 Blake Lively - 47,800,000 Results

#49 Marilyn Monroe - 47,900,000 Results

#48 Cheryl Cole - 49,700,000 Results

#47 Carrie Underwood - 50,500,000 Results

#46 Kelly Clarkson - 51,400,000 Results

#45 Hillary Clinton - 51,400,000 Results

#44 Scarlett Johansson - 52,700,000 Results

#43 Michelle Obama - 52,900,000 Results

#42 Natalie Portman - 53,100,000 Results

#41 Nicole Scherzinger - 56,400,000 Results

#40 Penélope Cruz - 57,200,000 Results

#39 Chelsea Handler - 57,800,000 Results

#38 Hilary Duff - 58,500,000 Results

#37 Ciara - 58,800,000 Results

#36 Ke$ha - 61,600,000 Results

#35 Kylie Minogue - 62,700,000 Results

#34 Vanessa Hudgens - 62,400,000 Results

#33 Emma Watson - 67,500,000 Results

#32 Jessica Simpson - 69,100,000 Results

#31 Kristen Stewart - 71,300,000 Results

#30 Jennifer Aniston - 71,400,000 Results

#29 Ashley Tisdale - 71,600,000 Results

#28 Fergie - 73,700,000 Results

#27 Jessica Alba - 79,500,000 Results

#26 Kate Middleton - 81,300,000 Results

#25 Sarah Palin - 90,100,000 Results

#24 Mariah Carey - 107,000,000 Results

#23 Christina Aguilera - 111,000,000 Results

#22 Megan Fox - 118,000,000 Results

#21 Oprah Winfrey - 124,000,000 Results

#20 Angelina Jolie - 134,000,000 Results

#19 Paris Hilton - 145,000,000 Results

#18 Taylor Swift - 159,000,000 Results

#17 Lindsay Lohan - 173,000,000 Results

#16 Avril Lavigne - 175,000,000 Results

#15 Adele - 177,000,000 Results

#14 Selena Gomez - 179,000,000 Results

#13 Beyonce - 195,000,000 Results

#12 Miley Cyrus - 207,000,000 Results

#11 Jennifer Lopez - 214,000,000 Results

#10 Madonna - 230,000,000 Results

#9 Kim Kardashian - 232,000,000 Results

#8 Shakira - 239,000,000 Results

#7 Katy Perry - 263,000,000 Results

#6 Britney Spears - 277,000,000 Results

#5 Nicki Minaj - 296,000,000 Results

#4 Cher - 340,000,000 Results

#3 Rihanna - 384,000,000 Results

#2 Justin Bieber - 496,000,000 Results

#1 Lady Gaga - 578,000,000 Results

World Press Photo Winners 2011

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:49:15 PDT

World Press Photo Winners 2011

World Press Photo is an independent, non-profit organization based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1955 the organization is known for holding the world's largest and most prestigious annual press photography contest. The awards ceremony is held in the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam. After the contest, the prizewinning photographs are assembled into a traveling exhibition that is visited by over a million people in 40 countries. A yearbook presenting all prizewinning entries is published annually in six languages.
The World Press Photo jury announced their choices for the best press photos published in 2010. A record number of 108,059 images was submitted to the contest, and the number of participating photographers was 5,847, representing 125 different nationalities.

Popular Tattoo Designs - Top 5 Most Popular Tattoos

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:40:19 PDT

Tattoos are the ultimate in self expression. They make a statement about who you are and what you are about. Different tattoo designs have different meanings. Adaptations of various designs can add your own stamp to the body art so you can make your own statement. If you are trying to decide what sort of tat design you want, here are the most popular ones last year with an overview of what they mean.

1. Tribal Tattoos

Symbolizes belonging. The Tribal designs were by far the most popular, coming in with approximately one third of requests. In the past, tribal body art identified different tribes and were very important to the identity of the tribe and the individual. Today, tribal body art is an appealing fashion statement, that allow people to show off their individuality combined with a bit of mystery. These tats use aggressive dark lines in jagged symmetrical shapes and are most common in black and skin tones but can also be infused with color to brighten the overall look.

2. Stars

A symbol of protection and guidance. They are popular because they can go anywhere on the body and can be any size you want. They are also popular because they are timeless. Compass and nautical stars were very popular amongst sailors as they relied on stars to guide them on their journeys, so they used the tattoos as luck. These days, the meaning of stars depends on the number of points it has. The most popular places for the star designs are around the shoulder, ankles and navel.

3. Angels

Symbol of devotion, spirituality and faith. Angels are popular because they are very symbolic, representing many values such as peace, spirituality, and protection. Some of the more popular tattoo designs relate to Religion and Spirituality (due to angels being seen as the link between heaven and earth), Love, and the Struggle between good and evil.

4. Crosses

Strong religious symbolism. Popular as a symbol of faith, belief and hope. Crosses are popular because they can be effectively combined with other designs. The cross tattoo is very versatile because they look good most places on the body and small or big.

5. Wings

Symbol of spirituality and freedom. Wings are associated with angels, representing protection and guidance from above. Wings are also associated with butterflies, birds, dragons, fairies and a host of other animals. Wings represent freedom for many people and rising above problems. Some wing designs spread right across the back, which look very impressive. A popular place for women to get a wing tattoo design is on the lower back.

Where to get good designs

So, these were the most popular tattoo designs last year. The next step is to look at some pictures or flash to get ideas to work from. The easiest, cheapest source to start is the internet. Get ideas here, but remember that most of these are low quality and lots of people also have access to these pictures, so they are not very unique. You don't want to see someone else with the same tat design as yours!

A cost effective option is to download a package of thousands of popular designs off the internet which are good quality and relatively unique. Then add your own touches to your favorite one for the artist to incorporate. That way you get top quality body art that is totally original for a fraction of the price it would cost for a tattoo design to be drawn up from scratch.

Travel: Necker Island Private Island Necker Is Sir Richard Branson's

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:49:53 PDT

Necker Island, Sir Richard Branson’s private paradise, is situated in the British Virgin Islands, a stunning and unspoilt area of the Caribbean. At 74 acres, the island sits in turquoise waters surrounded by coral reefs and fringed with beautiful white sandy beaches.
For a modest sum of $53,000 USD a night, this private oasis can be yours for you and your 28 guests (and a staff of 60 of course). Check out the pictures and information below on this little piece of Heaven.

19 Most beautiful churches and endowments in the world

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:23:26 PST

The early Church originated in Roman Judea in the first century AD, founded on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth who is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and Christ the Messiah. It is usually thought of as beginning with Jesus’ Apostles. According to scripture Jesus commanded them to spread his teachings to all the world.

Churches are places of worship — but apart from that, churches have been carved and built so magnificently, in a way that they make everyone simply stand and marvel at their great architecture. Today we present to you a showcase of some quite beautiful and breathtaking churches around the world.

Incredible Tree House Community in Costa

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 02:56:11 PST

Finca Bellavista is a self-sustaining community in the jungles of Costa Rica. So if you are fan of everything that is eco-friendly and like to merge with nature this can be what you need. Finca Bellavista encompasses 300 acres (1.2 km2) of rainforest.
The community features houses built right on top of the trees in the Costa Rican rain forest, connected by zip lines and sky bridges. These tree houses are accessible by stairs and ladders from the ground, reminds me of the Swiss Family Robinson.
The sustainable tree house community was founded by Americans Erica and Mathew Hogan not just as their own private escape from the crazy city life but as a community that attracts permanent residents and travellers from all over the world. New residents can purchase plots starting from $55,000 and build their dream tree-home; travelers can rent room for the short or long term.

And just because you’re in the rain forest doesn’t mean modern amenities aren’t available; limited solar powered electricity, hot showers, and even wireless internet can be accessed. But the whole point of this community is to get away from it all and get closer to nature. Two rivers run around the community with crystal clear water and plenty of waterfalls for taking a dive on a hot summer day. A small town is a few miles away and the ocean is a short hike away. Some of your neighbors will include monkeys, lizards and lots of bugs; Finca Bellavista is like living in an episode of Natural Geographic.

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Cars and snow make a very lethal combination,Snowmageddon Cometh

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 11:04:31 PST

Cars and snow make a very lethal combination. While snow can be fun, this is proof that too much of anything is a bad thing. These unlucky people have the thankless task of digging their cars out of a thick coat of snow and driving on snow filled slippery roads. So, would you shovel the snow off your car or would you just chill out and let it melt on its own?

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Amazing helicopter hotel

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 04:36:06 PST

Experience the adrenaline rush of taking off and flying high in the largest helicopter ever produced. The Hotelicopter features 18 luxuriously-appointed rooms for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience.

Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you’d expect from a flying five star hotel. Room service is available one hour after liftoff and prior to landing. The Hotelicopter’s excellent crew and staff make your security and safety their number one priority. Our vehicle meets or exceeds all safety, operating, and maintenance requirements outlined by the FAA in the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) relating to transport category rotorcraft.

Snow canyons in Japan

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:45:42 PST

Yesterday I read a really interesting article and it shows us the comparison between the condition of New York and Honsu Island in this snowy time. The condition in New York is sure bad, but compared to Honsu, wow I am shocked. Here are the pictures of snow in Honsu Island in the article and just like the article said it is a real snow and not photoshopped.

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, linking Toyama and Nagano Prefecture, is a world class sightseeing roadway soaring through Mt. Tateyama heights that along with Mt. Fuji and Mt. Hakusan is one of Japan's three most beloved mountains. Snow is so abundant the route closes during winter to re-open in mid-April when snowplows blast through creating 'Yuki-no Otani' (snow canyon), an extraordinary snow corridor up to 20-meters-high which is a spectacular sight for travelers until the end of May. The 3,000 meters high mountain range can be traveled via bus with cable cars and ropeways offering more options for visitors to enjoy grandiose views along with splendid summer alpine flora and an artist's palette of multi-colored foliage in the fall. Witnessing the drainage of Kurobe Dam, Japan's most lofty at 186 meters high, is a must do excursion between June 26 and October 15.

Amazing movable city on rails

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 07:47:40 PST

Imagine a city in motion, where not a single building is anchored to the ground, with hotels, event halls and other structures all on rails and movable at will. That’s the vision behind ‘A Rolling Master Plan‘, a concept for the Norwegian city of Andalsnes by Swedish architects Jägnefält Milton. Both existing and new railway systems would be used to reconfigure the town for seasonal changes and special events.

The concept, which won third place in a competition to design a new masterplan for the city, is based upon small blocky buildings including a rolling hotel, public bath and concert hall. Because the town is full of tourists in the summer but becomes very cold and dreary in the winter, such a scheme would allow the entire town to take full advantage of warm weather by spreading out.

In the winter, the collection of buildings would be pulled into the the town center for locals to enjoy. Moving the structures and reorganizing how they’re laid out gives tourists a new town to come back to every year. Each of the portable structures is kept on a trailer at all times, making transport quick and fairly simple.

New models the Suzuki motorbike

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:21:31 PST

The Suzuki GSX-R1000 is one of Suzuki's leading and more popular models. Two of the reasons for this are because this machine has loads of torque and a very powerful engine. This means that the bike will be able to accelerate quickly off the line. A combination of simple on board functions and a light weight body makes this motorbike very easy to handle and maneuver around corners. The Suzuki GSX-R1000 has a larger 4.8 gallon fuel tank which allows you to hold more fuel for increased ride time and less stops for refueling.

The GSX-R1000 brand new is sold for around $11,000 which is very reasonable considering the quality of motorbike you are getting. There are a number of color combinations available including blue and white, red and black, and silver and gray. This bike can be purchased at just about any Suzuki dealer or where used bikes are sold which there are many different possibilities. The GSX-R1000 is sold with a 1 year unlimited warranty when the bike is sold brand new. This bike, new or used, is definitely well worth the cost.

Lindsay Hayward the tallest women in the USA

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 06:10:16 PST

This 23-year-old blonde Lindsay Hayward is one of the tallest women in the USA and in the world. Lindsay Hayward is 6’9″ tall. Her weight is 240 pounds. She can easily spin a man over her head before throwing him across the room. Lindsay’s fans know her as professional wrestler, Isis who can leg press an astonishing 50st.

At the age of 9, Lindsay was 6ft tall, and by 13 years old she had shot to 6ft 9ins, her today’s height. Still, despite her attractive looks and 38G bra size, Lindsay has so far been unlucky in love.

Amazing world's tallest tower building in Burj Dubai

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 07:50:57 PST

The tower is so enormous that the air temperature at the top is up to 8 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) lower than at the base. If anyone ever hit upon the idea of opening a door at the top and a door at the bottom, as well as the airlocks in between, a storm would rush through the air-conditioned building that would destroy most everything in its wake, except perhaps the heavy marble tiles in the luxury apartments. The phenomenon is called the “chimney effect.“

What can you do at Burj Dubai? Level 108 is the top floor of residential apartments. For work, you can go to the offices upstairs – anywhere up to the 160th floor. To eat, you can visit the restaurant on the 122nd and to exercise, you can use the gym on the 123rd, about 440 metres up. The gym has both an indoor and, unnervingly, an outdoor swimming pool.

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History guitar

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 22:44:06 PST

According to an oft-quoted phrase we are all adolescent intellectuals without history. So it makes sense to explore the noble history of classical guitar, which has travelled a long way only to carve a niche for itself in the world of music globally.

This history would be incomplete without naming the legendary guitarist Luther Antonio de Torres (1817-1892) who made significant changes in the construction of the newly framed modern version these guitars. He is also considered as the founder of the modern classical guitar school.

This unique history can be traced back to the Near East. The archaeologists found its representation in myriad forms in the excavations of Babylonia. Also referred to as a Spanish guitar, classical guitar heralds from the family of instruments called chordophones. They have been a part of the ancient musical tradition for over 100 years.

Spanning over four centuries history classical guitar has been a subject of great debate and controversy. Many earlier instruments also contributed a great deal in shaping its history. Many great players and composers also contributed to an amazing extent in shaping up this amazing journey of this popular instrument.

The popularity of the guitar was on the downslide with the emergence of the piano in the middle of the 19th century. Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) initiated a whole new style of playing which added a new definition to the entire history of the classical guitar.

Some of the earlier instruments, which shaped the history are as Renaissance guitar, Baroque guitar.The size and shape has been the same over 100 years.The modern version of the ancient guitars has evolved over the following few sources
The Lute, The Vihuela, The Renaissance five-string guitar.

Some of the legendary names associated with the field of guitar are as Gaspar Sanz, Fernando Sor, Mauro Giuliani,John Williams,Julian Bream.

The most accepted convention these days is to use the fingertips to play on the guitar. However, in the bygone era it was the prevelant custom to use flesh over nail to play the guitar.

Some of the renowned players who preferred using fingertips over nail include - Fernando Sor, Francisco Tarrega.

Since, there is more space between the strings on a typical classical guitar it is easier to handle it for amateurs. Some of the cardinal features of this popular instrument are as follows-
It uses nylon strings.
It generally makes use of a rich colour palette.

Hogging the musical scene globally classical guitars are a player's delight. With changing times it has undoutedly evolved a lot. Technologial advancements may have given guitars a backseat with newer instruments like synthesizers hogging the limelight these days. But, still the old guitar has retained all its alluring charm and reigns supreme over other classical instruments which have made the entire musical journey all the more enticing for the listeners through ages.

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Sand art on Ocean Beach in San Francisco

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:24:31 PST

Andres Amador has been producing sand art on Ocean Beach in San Francisco for five years and has completed more than 100 pieces. Here are just a few of his cool creations.

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The surf event at Huntington Beach California

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:11:11 PST

The surf event at Huntington Beach, California is held to honor the ocean and protest coastal pollution. Several thousand reportedly attended the event, in part to recognize a spiritual aspect of man's relationship to water, the coastline, and the surf. Whether it's massive rolling ocean waves, or standing waves in rivers, or wind-driven lakewater, people around the world find a way to get out and ride on belly boards, kiteboards, longboards, wakeboards and more.

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Beautiful Tapasee Pannu

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 05:52:17 PST

A 20-year-old from Ludhiana, Tapasee Pannu has already achieved in six months what most can’t in double that time. She has done various print ads for brands like Uni Style Image and Motorola and has also been featured on the cover of leading Delhi magazines. She is eagerly awaiting her soon-to-be-released Coke India campaign and her promotions as the Avon Face of the Year all through 2008. A member of Shiamak Davar’s dance troupe, this engineering student admits getting into modelling was not easy.

“I come from a typical Sikh family and the idea of getting into modelling didn’t go down well with my father and my grandparents. But after showing them the output of my work, their anger kind of mellowed down,” says Pannu. The reason why modelling is becoming increasingly popular among Punjabis, she feels, is because they like to make money and as this is a glamourous way of doing so, they opt for it. “However, one must always complete studies and have a fall-back option as models have a short shelf life,” she says.

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Amazing the world’s largest toast mosaic

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 01:07:40 PST

The world’s Largest Toast Portrait Is Best Birthday Card Ever — Trying to come up with an original birthday present for mother in law, a museum curator managed to set a new world record for the world’s largest toast mosaic. 27-year-old Laura Hadland, a museum curator from Leicester, wanted to offer her mother-in-law a really special gift, on her 50th birthday.

Together with 40 friends and volunteers, Laura spent six hours toasting thousands of bread slices and arranging them into an amazing mosaic of the woman she calls not only a great mother-in-law, but also one of her best friends. The world’s largest toast mosaic was created using a set of ten bread toasters and measures 32 feet 8 inches by 42 feet 3 inches. Its made up of 9,852 slices toasted to varying degrees of brown, which add up to about 600 bread loafs.

As a museum curator, Laura Hadland has had plenty of experience working with ancient Roman mosaics, and admits she was thrilled to create a modern mosaic out of her favorite food. Her mother-in-law says it’s a bit weird seeing her face recreated from pieces of toast, but at the same time very flattering.

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The largest cruise ship in world Oasis Of The Seas

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:32:09 PST

Oasis Of The Seas is 1,184 feet long and more than 226,000 tons. The 5,400-passenger ship with a crew of 2,000 cost 1.5 billion dollars to make. Darn, I guess I can’t afford a copy! No other cruise line seems interested in topping it, so I think it will remain the largest cruise ship for some time.

Somehow it looks like a big wave hitting it broadside would flip it right over. It has 16 decks, a damn high ship! That’s a lot of weight above the waterline. But I’ll never be able to afford to go on it anyway. Cool ship, no matter what!

Inferno hauls greet the world’s largest cruise ship, the Independence of the Seas as she enters in the U.K. for the first time on 25 April in Southampton, southern England. This giant 160,000 tonne yacht will function all through the year from the city. Valued at $793 million (Euros 508 million), this Royal Caribbean cruise ship was constructed in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland and is the dual biggest sail liner together with her sister ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. It draws contrast with the Titanic in terms of her giantly size by being 230ft longer than the Titanic. Right after Titanic met misfortune, the largest cruise ship has proved to be a risk for her owners, who witnessed a surge in fuel prices and calming down of global economy within three years of commissioning of ship.

The pool of facilities offered by this princess includes a 2,000-seater dining room, a choice of an ice rink, a 1,350-seat theatre, a surf simulator and a nine-hole miniature golf course. The naming ceremony for the ship is due on 30 April before she boards on her foremost paying journey on 2 May.

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The largest hydroelectric dam in the world

noreply@blogger.com (natyu) — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:46:14 PST

The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It is located in the middle of the tree gorges on the Yangtze River, the third longest in the world, in the Hubei Province of China. The Yangtze River Dam was approved by the Chinese government in 1992. However, construction didn’t begin until 1994. It is scheduled to be completed by 2009. The $25 billion project is being internationally funded by companies, export credit agencies, and banks from Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, Sweden, and Brazil. Controversy about the project arises from human rights issues (as many as 1.3-1.9 million people have been forced to relocate) and environmental impacts.

The dam is by far the worlds largest in both size and hydroelectric power generation. Its an astonishing engineer feat.

You see the Three Gorges Dam up close - and pass through its incredibly large locks in your ship. The Three Gorges Dam is a Hillman Wonder Bronze Medal winner.
Unfortunately, from the tourists perspective, it is raising the river water level behind it so high that formerly breathtaking rapid currents of the Yangtze River are all but disappearing. And, the water is permanently inundating some scenic and cultural riverside attractions (and forced over a million people to relocate).
However, much of the stunning natural beauty of the sheer gorges remain. And, the visit to the new dam and its locks have substantially added to the cruises appeal.
On balance, the Yangtze River cruise is still so exceptional that the sightseeing losses the dam caused should definitely not discourage travelers from making the voyage. Think of the marble statue Venus de Milo. She lost her arms but still is an object of beauty.

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