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House with Many Shapes

webmaster — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:13:17 +0000

This geometric house was designed in Maryland by David Jameson Architect. The talented architect made this thing looks like a dwelling place in space. It looks quite cool and attractive.

The interior is filled with glass and cool looking furniture.

This contemporary interior design is really nice if you have the money to offer it. The interior may looks cool and all, but a little green would give it more life.
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Picture in Cut Leaves

huolielie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:54:57 +0000

Look at these beautiful picture created from just leaves…such a creative and green way for art . The artist actually cuts the picture onto the leave.

A wonderfully executed ad campaign by Legas Delaney for Plant for the Planet, using cut leaves symbolizing their ability to absorb CO2. Beautiful work.
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Pointless Things In Life

webmaster — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:07:22 +0000

There are many things happening around our daily routine, but some of the things are extremely pointless and make no sense what-so-every. We have gathered here some of those pointless situations. Enjoy them and try to find some meanings out of these pointless deeds.

This may be pointless, but parents still use it from time to time. I feel so sorry for the kid.

Yup, it’s one of those things that can not be explained. We can’t see the faces of the people in the picture anyway!

This is how you prove your pointless point to the world. Create something pointless.

There is some truth to this last picture, maybe there is a point after all. Enjoy and rate the gallery!

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How people make fun of Paypal

webmaster — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:41:10 +0000

Have you ever run into trouble with paypal? If you haven’t, then I bet you know someone who does. Well let put it this way if you use ebay or done any kind of business online, then you will run into the usage of papal. Paypal is the easiest and most dominant way of accepting money online, but it also has the worst support. Get ready to see all the things that people think of paypal.

Man, paypal must have really piss this guy off in order for him to come up with such a screw up name for paypal.

Yup, paypal Ebay are the same company. They dominate the game and set up their own rules.

Look at the monkey business that they are doing behind the scene.

This is the best and most bad-ass way of asking for money that I have ever seen. This homeless guy is quite high tech to be using paypal to accept donation. He could be an ex-ceo of a tech company before.
This stamp is right, Paypal is denied.
Many other companies have tried to compete with paypal in the arena of online processing,but none of them seem to have capture like paypal. Until there is a better alternative, I believe that people that are doing business online will have to be enslave by this company.
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Cool Modern Water Fountain

webmaster — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:31:17 +0000

Ok, believe it or not, this high tech water fountain will automatically poor water for you by detecting your presence.

This strange looking water fountain is called the Tropism Well created by UK-based Poietic Studio. It uses laws of physic to pump the water up as soon as it see some coming. If this thing is installed in the public area, so many people would come around to see such a creative invention.

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Famous Fake and Real Landmarks

webmaster — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 17:51:14 +0000

Here is a story about an artist who likes to make his field trip to famous places memorable. Michael Hughes is the man, who creates comparison art of the real landmarks and their gifts. He likes to put the iconic scaled gift of the landmark side by side with the real thing and create something extraordinary out of them.

One may think that the Eiffel Tower is being repainted.

Statue of Liberty being replaced by a coffee cup.

Don Quixote’s search for adventure.

Versailles from a short distance.

Michael Hughes is a freelance photographer started this funny collection in 1998 over 100 pieces after visiting 200 countries. This is how Micheal justifies his inspiration: “I noticed coffee cups from a shop near the Statue of Liberty had the statue printed on it, so I poured my drink on the floor, and positioned it in front of the statue. Since then, taking the pictures has developed into a hobby and a passion to the point where I have been taking trips recently just to photograph a souvenir next to its landmark.”

Egypt with a twist.

The Sphinx got washed out!

This is how you can hold Disneyland Castle in your hand. No massive pile of stones or bricks is required for Micheal’ to construct these perfect of photo illusions.
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Why TeamWork is Joke

webmaster — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:09:38 +0000

This is the reason why California is in such a deep hole.

Team work only work in a fairy tale.

You always have to gear up for a team meeting.

Not enough chiefs and too much Indians.
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How to Fight for an Urban Turf

webmaster — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 05:54:14 +0000

Are you tired of seeing cars and parking spaces in your urban living area? If this is how you feel then you are on the same boat with artists: Helsinki-based artists Otto Karvonen and Jon Irigoyen. These artists try to bring some green into the city. The idea is as simple as putting sod over a parking space,bring out your chairs, and light up the fire to start a barbecue like you are in the park.

This is how you roll out the park in style. Remember it doesn’t have to be real sod, you can use artificial one and reuse them over and over again.

Start the fun and people will come to join you! Reclaim the natural spaces around you!

When the urban live is too much this may be the only thing you could do to find relaxation in a busy day.

Cool Art From Small Pebbles

webmaster — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:45:12 +0000

You may think that an artist is normally someone who just go with the flow and does not have a strong determination, but this is totally wrong when it comes to this cool artist from the UK. Stephen Kettle is a talented sculpture from the UK and he is good at working with pieces of stone slate. He has the talent to manipulate these rocks into figures, busts, animals, and other objects.

This is one of the most famous pieces; it is a sculpture of Alan Turing display at Bletchy Park in Britain. Here is the fact that you have been waiting for, the piece took 18 months to build and weighs 3,000 pounds (1.5 tons). One must really has a rock solid determination to create such a master piece.

The spike hair is quite real, don’t you think so?

Although this piece is made from stones, the figure look vivid as a painting.

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Popular Places for Old People To Chill

webmaster — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:30:13 +0000

Young people like to chill and hang out at fun and crowded places, but for the old folks they like to relax at some cooler spot. They want to be locations that are safe, attractive and affordable places. This list yield the top eight overseas retirement hot spots for the elders.

When can you truly live a chill life? It is when the affordable and comfortable. The cost of living and health care are crucial issues for the elders. After some real calculations and fact gathering here is the list.

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Merida, Mexico

Population: 777,615

Climate: Tropical. Temperatures range from the low 80s to the mid 90s. Risk of hurricanes.

Proximity to major airport: Merida has an international airport with some nonstop flights to the U.S. Mexico City is less than two hours by plane.

Access to health care: There’s a slew of quality medical facilities, including the highly regarded Clinica de Merida. Some retirees may qualify for Mexico’s low-cost public health insurance program, known as IMSS. Mexico ranks 14th out of 25 countries on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care.
Cost of living: Mexico tied for third (with Colombia and Thailand) on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living. A retired American couple can live comfortably in Merida on $1,700 a month.
The draw: City living meets colonial charm. Merida, the capital of the state of Yucatan, is a world away from Cancun, its touristy cousin across the peninsula. Sitting 22 miles inland, Merida has a European feel, thanks to its Old World architecture and abundant culture. There are opera houses and cathedrals to explore, and foodies rave about the dining scene. There’s a growing population of retirees from the U.S., as evidenced by an English-language newspaper and library. Merida has escaped the violence that has plagued Mexico’s border towns.

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Lunigiana, Italy

Population: 130,000

Climate: Temperate. Summers can stretch from April to October, with temperatures from the mid 70s to low 90s. In winter, it’s in the 50s and 60s.

Proximity to airport: Major airports in Pisa, Genoa and Parma are all about an hour’s drive from the Lunigiana region. There’s very limited nonstop service to the U.S. Expect to make a connection.

Access to health care: Italy ranks second (tied with Spain) out of 25 countries on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care. Towns in the Lunigiana region with hospitals include Aulla, Fivizzano, La Spezia, Pontremoli and Sarzana. Pharmacists are found in most villages. Italy offers residents, including U.S. citizens legally residing in Italy, access to its national health plan, though many Americans opt instead to use private hospitals, which tend to provide better care than public ones.
Cost of living: Italy tied for 11th (with Uruguay) on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living, but 18th for real estate. A retired American couple can live comfortably on about $2,500 a month.

The draw: Tuscany on the cheap. The Lunigiana region of northern Tuscany is home to a network of villages connected by well-marked hiking paths. The Mediterranean coast is a short drive away, and Florence, Lucca and Pisa are all manageable day trips. Lunigiana isn’t on the radar of too many retirees yet, which means the region is more affordable than areas farther south in the heart of Tuscany. Italy has a Social Security agreement with the U.S. that can benefit people who’ve worked in both countries.

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Bocas del Toro, Panama

Population: 125,461

Climate: Warm and tropical, with temperatures ranging from the low 70s to high 80s. Rainy season can stretch from May to January.

Proximity to major airport: It’s a one-hour flight to Panama City, where connections are available to the U.S.

Access to health care: There’s a public hospital on Isla Colon, the main island in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. It’s adequate and cheap, but most expats head to David or Panama City for checkups and planned treatments. Panama tied for 12th (with Portugal) out of 25 countries on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care.

Cost of Living: Panama tied for 13th (with Costa Rica) on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living. A retired American couple can live comfortably in Bocas del Toro on $1,500 a month.
The draw: Laid-back island living. Bocas del Toro province, on the Caribbean in western Panama, boasts miles of sandy beaches, turquoise waters and sprawling rainforests. The currency is the U.S. dollar and, while Spanish is the country’s official language, English is widely spoken. Panama has a “pensionado” program for retirees that provides discounts on public transportation, entertainment and health care.

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Granada, Nicaragua

Population: 105,171

Climate: Hot and sticky. Temperatures span the 70s to the 90s, with humidity often high. The wettest months are May to October.

Proximity to airport: It’s 45 minutes by car to Managua’s international airport, where you can catch nonstop flights to the U.S.

Access to health care: Nicaragua tied for 22nd (with Honduras) out of 25 countries on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care. In addition to local medical facilities, close proximity to Managua, the capital, gives retirees access to several specialized hospitals.
Cost of living: Nicaragua tied for sixth (with Brazil, Malta and Malaysia) on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living. It tied for second (with Colombia) for real estate. A retired American couple can live comfortably in Granada on $1,250 a month.
The draw: Rooms with a view. Granada, a picturesque colonial city that dates back to the 16th century, sits on the shores of Lake Nicaragua. Brightly painted buildings liven up the architecture, and volcanoes are visible in the distance. There are local restaurants, shops and access to freshwater activities. Nearby Managua has shopping malls, movie theaters and other entertainment options. Look into the government’s incentive program for foreign retirees, which offers duty-free imports and other tax breaks.

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Nha Trang, Vietnam

Population: 361,454

Climate: It’s hot most of the year. Temperatures hover between the 80s and low 90s. The heart of the monsoon season is November and early December.

Proximity to airport: Cam Ranh International Airport is about 25 miles from downtown Nha Trang. There are no nonstop flights to the U.S.

Access to health care: The 1,000-bed Khanh Hoa General Hospital is located in Nha Trang. International Living didn’t include Vietnam in its Global Retirement Index rankings.
Cost of living: A retired American couple can live comfortably in Nha Trang on $750 a month.
The draw: Live like a king for less. Located on the coast of South-Central Vietnam, Nha Trang is encased by miles of beaches and massive mountain ranges. An American couple can get by on less than $600 a month; $1,000 a month would land you in the lap of luxury. U.S. dollars, preferably crisp, clean ones, are widely accepted. There’s a small population of foreigners in Nha Trang, as well as many restaurants and bars, a supermarket and a mall.

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Roatan, Honduras

Population: approximately 70,000

Climate: The average temperature is 81 degrees. January is the coolest month; August, the hottest. Honduras lies in the hurricane belt.

Proximity to airport: There are nonstop flights to the U.S. from Roatan’s international airport.

Access to health care: Roatan has several clinics and two hospitals on the island. Larger medical facilities are located on the mainland in San Pedro Sula and La Ceiba. Honduras tied for 22nd (with Nicaragua) on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care.
Cost of living: Honduras ranks tenth on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living, but fourth for real estate. A retired American couple can live comfortably in Roatan on $1,200 a month.
The draw: Life’s a beach. Located in the Bay Islands of Honduras, Roatan is home to the world’s second longest coral reef, warm ocean waters and long strands of white sand. English is the primary language, the U.S. dollar is accepted, and real estate prices have come down in recent years. There’s an established expat community. Retirees looking for a Caribbean experience for less probably won’t be disappointed.

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Bearn, France

Population: 350,000

Climate: Seasonal. Temperatures range from the 30s to 50s in the winter and the 70s to 80s in the summer.

Proximity to airport: The main airport is in Pau. No nonstop flights to the U.S., but easy connections via Paris, London and elsewhere.

Access to health care: France is tops on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care. There are several hospitals in the Bearn region, including in the towns of Pau, Orthez, Oloron-Sainte-Marie, Mauleon, Tardets and Mourenx. Private medical insurance is required of non-E.U. residents. The Association of Americans Resident Overseas offers a group plan.
Cost of living: France ranks 18th on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living. A retired American couple can live comfortably on about $2,000 a month.
The draw: Basque in the moment. The Bearn area of southwestern France, near the border with Spain, is influenced by Basque culture from both sides of the Pyrenees (note the berets). The pastoral landscape is dotted with medieval towns, and hunting and fishing are favorite pastimes. There are loads of markets and vineyards to explore, not to mention a fair share of churches and castles. Living in Bearn is cheaper than in better-known parts of France such as Provence, a plus for retirees. France also has an agreement with the U.S. that provides Social Security advantages for people who’ve worked in both countries.

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Corozal Town, Belize

Population: 9,901

Climate: Warm year-round, with temperatures mostly in the 80s. Mild rainy season starts in June. Risk of hurricanes.

Proximity to major airport: It’s a short commuter flight via San Pedro — each leg is less than half an hour — to the country’s main airport in Belize City, where connections are available to the U.S.

Access to health care: Corozal Town has its own hospital. More extensive medical options are available ten miles away in Chetumal, the capital of Mexico’s state of Quintana Roo. Belize ranks 24th out of 25 countries on International Living’s Global Retirement Index for health care.
Cost of living: Belize is second on the Global Retirement Index for cost of living, but 19th for real estate. A retired American couple can live comfortably in Corozal Town on $2,500 a month.
The draw: The best of both worlds. The town, located in northernmost Belize, offers retirees beaches and tranquility in Corozal, and big-city amenities such as malls and museums just across the border in Chetumal, Mexico. English is the official language, though Spanish is widely spoken. The government operates a “qualified retired persons” program that allows non-Belizeans to enjoy perks such as tax-free imports of household goods, cars and even airplanes. One-time application and program fees add up to $1,350,

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Unique Animal Structure For Landmark

webmaster — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:35:37 +0000

What do you think this structure is? It is a National Historic Landmark in New Jersey. Lucy the Margate Elephant is an elephant-shaped building located on the beach at Margate. The elephantine structure stands 65-feet high and weighs 90 tons. It was constructed in 1881 originally intended to encourage real-estate investment on the Jersey Shore.

Lucy the Elephant has been converted to a restaurant, a tavern, a house and a tourist attraction. She has been wearing many hats. Visitors are allowed to enter Lucy the Elephant via a spiral staircase.

Here is one of the windows that you wouldn’t expect.

In her belly, there are windows that allow you to have to check out the good ocean view.

What a creative way to build a structure. I hope that people will continue to make use of this cool structure, it would be a waste to demolish such a valuable piece of art.
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Funny Milk Coffee Decorations

huolielie — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:36:07 +0000

Coffee is not only for drinking, but also for enjoying a kind of art. Now a little milk here and there can make your cup of coffee more beautiful. What do I mean? Well…you can literally draw or scribble on your coffee with the addition of milk.

Here is some of milk coffee decorations I’ve been collected here and there. They might be too beautiful for me to drink. Hope you enjoy these cups of coffee by just looking at them.

John Lennon Coffee

Explosion

Little hearts

What a beautiful decoration

Frog

Space

Dragon ?!

Ship and sea..i guess?

Political cup of coffee. OBAMA Coffee

Little Seal

White Bear

White cute whale

” Ugly” face

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Special Food for Hello Kitty Fans

webmaster — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 22:08:03 +0000

Here is a story for people that are in love with hello kitty. It is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu.

-The character is a staple of the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture.
-The character is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow.
-The character’s first appearance on an item, a vinyl coin purse, was introduced in Japan in 1974 and brought to the United States in 1976.

This is a cute look meal for kid.

These hello kitty cookies look delicious.

This one is pretty cool, the ultimate hello kitty coffee.

Wow, it’s a hello kitty burger!

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Cool Real Models of Transformer Robots made from used car parts

webmaster — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 06:15:48 +0000

Have you heard of Anchalee Saengtai? Well, she is the awesome artist behind these real metal stars. Using spare car parts, she molded them into these buff robots. Amazing, amazing and amazing. What a big fan of transformer don’t you think?

This cool guy could not look any more realistic.

“These car-part Transformers are the most amazing thing we’ve ever found,” Ripley Entertainment exec Edward Meyer said in a statement. “Anchalee and her team can build them to specification from recycled junk cars using only the simplest of tools.” The Transformers sculptures will be held at the Ripley Odditoriums in New York City, London, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Jeju Island, South Korea. Two of the Autobots are slated to arrive at the one in Hollywood later in the year.

Talking about bring a robot to live, this artist really has outdone herself. Creating metal art with human hands, amazing!

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Designed Oddly Noodle Measure

huolielie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:37:45 +0000

I am no Italian Chef, and so I have always struggled with getting just the right amount of pasta cooked for the guests sitting at my table. Thanks to German Design studio, ding 3000 studio, the answer to my noodle problems has been solved. Noooodle is a device designed for measuring spaghetti portions. Noooodle allows you to measure off just the right amount of spaghetti from one to up to four people. The design can also be used to place hot cooking pots on so as not to burn your counter space when laid upon it. Konstantin Slawinski are responsible for manufacturing Noooodle.

The design has 4 rings that measure noodle portion for 1,2,3 or 4 people

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New Coke Design

huolielie — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:42:20 +0000

Talented 18 year old Andrew Kim, a freshman at College for Creative Studies put together an impressive project for a coke bottle re-design that is both eco-friendly and innovative – reinventing packaging in a revolutionary way.

This is his midterm project for his second semester at College for Creative Studies

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Lego Sculptures Art

webmaster — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:28:00 +0000

Lego is not only for kids. The artists can use lego to build incredible sculptures.

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Book Carving Sculptures by Ambe

webmaster — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:07:36 +0000

Noriko Ambe creates intricate sculptures using books and layered paper. Born in Saitama, Japan, 1967 she currently lives and works in New York.

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3D Street Art

huolielie — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 05:05:20 +0000

Continue on pictures of 3D street art…

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How to Create arts from Trash Around You

webmaster — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 02:15:38 +0000

Wow plastic bottles? Card boxes? Two words, way cool!

Check out these fine art from photographer David Welch of Savannah, Georgia.

I didn’t know beer cans could be used for art. Pretty awesome when you can create something out of nothing.

What a great ideas for kids on a good summer day!

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