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The Coolest Spy Gadgets

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 19:39:13 +0100

Espionage is everywhere, so don't think for a moment that the beer can in the street gutter isn't collecting your information. Here are eight of the coolest spy gadgets that will make you think twice about who you talk to... 1. Shoe Bug No, it isn't Agent Smart's phone. It's a bug that was placed inside an intercepted pair of shoes to listen in on conversations back in the day. Apparently, the CIA would intercept a pair of shoes going through post, then place a bug and transmitter in the heel to track conversations. No wonder barefoot hippies don't trust the feds.

The Museum Of Science In Miami

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:46:17 +0100

The ongoing effort to turn a large swath of downtown Miami�s bayfront into a center of science, art and learning has taken another important step. Knight Foundation announced a $10 million challenge grant to the Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science. To be paid, the funds must be matched by an additional $20 million in funding. The pledge comes as the science museum, currently located in Coconut Grove, is poised to break ground next month on its new home in downtown�s Museum Park along Biscayne Bay. The Frost will rise alongside the under-construction Jorge M. Perez Art Museum and...

Futuristic Cultural Complex In Changsha, China

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:12:35 +0100

Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have unveiled an ambitious cultural complex, which began to take shape in October after the project broke ground in the heart of Changsha, China. In true Hadid-fashion, the Changsha Meixihu International Culture Arts Center defines itself by extreme sinuous curves that radiate from each of the three independent structures and links them to a pedestrianized landscape that offers a �strong urban experience�, forming what they hope to be a global destination for theater and art.

The Agora Tower In Taipei, Taiwan

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:27:33 +0100

On the last and biggest parcel of land available for residential use in taipei city, vincent callebaut 's twisting, foliage-filled 'agora tower' will preside over the rest of the urban xinyin district. the architect, known for his distinct eco-vision, has designed a high-density space that aims at limiting the ecologic footprint of its inhabitants by forging a symbiotic relationship between the urban dweller and nature. tall planted balconies of suspended orchards, organic vegetable gardens and and medicinal greenery will take root in the high-performance building. in true cradle-to-cradle fashion, even the construction process transforms itself; industrial waste will be returned...

Amazing Vieux Port Pavilion

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:24:47 +0100

Foster + Partner�s re-imagining of the World Heritage-listed harbour at Marseilles, France has been officially unveiled. Opened by the President of Marseille Provence M�tropole, Eug�ne Caselli, and the Mayor of Marseille, Jean-Claude Gaudin on 2 March, the new Vieux Port events pavilion has been built to celebrate the French city�s year as the European Capital of Culture. Constructed using highly reflective stainless steel and supported by slim pillars, the new events pavilion is a simple canopy which measures 46m by 22m, and is completely open on all sides. The polished, mirrored surface of the pavilion reflects the views of the historic...

The Leaning Tower of Abu Dhabi

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:51:38 +0100

Capital Gate is an iconic leaning skyscraper located in Abu Dhabi adjacent to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. At 160 meter (520 ft) and 35 stories, it is one of the tallest buildings in the city and leans at an astounding 18 degrees to the west, four times than the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa. In June 2010, the Guinness Book of World Records certified Capital Gate as the "World�s furthest leaning man-made tower." To make this possible, the central core of the building slants in the opposite direction to the lean of the structure, and it straightens as it...

Famous Seven Mile Bridge In Florida

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:38:04 +0100

The Seven Mile Bridge is a famous bridge in the Florida Keys, in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon, Florida) in the Middle Keys to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. Among the longest bridges in existence when it was built, it is one of the many bridges on US 1 in the Keys, where the road is called the Overseas Highway. There are two bridges in this location. The older bridge, originally known as the Knights Key-Pigeon Key-Moser Channel-Pacet Channel Bridge, was constructed from 1909-1912 under the direction of Henry...

The Most Unusual Phone Ever Made

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:30:37 +0100

Shoe phone was created by a 41-year-old artist, Sean Miles. It's a fully functional but totally useless phone. You can buy it for $3,950. And some people say that iPhone 5 is expensive.

The Creative Tea Infusers

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:39:01 +0100

Toss some tea in his trousers, and Mr. Tea ($9.85) becomes an ideal tea-time companion.

Love Me, Love Me Not Creative Table

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 15:15:35 +0100

Vogel Design�s Love Me Love Me Not table (in collaboration with Justin Plunkett) is a definite alternative for those who want something a little different. These delicate side tables are available individually or as a set of eight making up a full flower.