Monthly archive: September, 2011
Ten Historic Female Scientists You Should Know
When it comes to the topic of women in science, Marie Curie usually dominates the conversation. After all, she discovered two elements, was the first women to win a Nobel Prize, in 1903, and was the first person to win a second Nobel, in 1911. But Curie was not the first female scientist. Many other brilliant, dedicated and determined women have pursued science over the years.
Emilie du Chatelet ...... read more
If Computer Problems Were Real
Greg is having a really bad day at the office.
Starring Dave Urlakis, Lisa Linke, Wes Needham, Lee Russell, Mel Evans, Pat Dwyer, Zack Whittington, and Peter Kremidas. Directed by Dave Urlakis and Zoran Gvojic. Written by Dave Urlakis. Sound by Mark Kleinfelder. Shot, edited, color sound and graphics by Zoran Gvojic
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The 100 Lamest Excuses for Not Innovating
If you need to innovate, but find yourself procrastinating, your excuse is on this list. While you may have all the "proof" you need to prove yourself right, being right doesn't necessarily increase your odds of innovating. So, take a look, note the ones that bug you, and find a way to go over, under, around, or through them.
1. I don't have the time.
2. I can't get the funding.
3. My boss will ...... read more
Hong Kong Is The Most Expensive City For Billionaire Homes
Global real estate consultant Savills has launched a new international billionaire property index covering ten cities. According to the Savills report, Hong Kong has emerged as the world’s most expensive city in terms of billionaire property. The other cities that figured in the Savills study were London, Moscow, Mumbai, New York, Paris, Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney and Tokyo. This is a mix of traditional ...... read more
The Toothpick City – New York
It took Stan Munro (38) 6 years to build this toothpick city. He used 6 million toothpicks and 170 litres of glue. He can spend until 6 months to create a building and each of his creations is built to 1:164 scale. Stan works at the Museum of Science and Technology in Syracuse, New York (USA).
Stan takes anything from one day to six months to make each building.
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Spanish Town under a Rock
Setenil de las Bodegas is a town (pueblo) in the province of Cádiz, Spain, famous for its dwellings built into rock overhangs above the Rio Trejo.
This small town (pueblo) is located 157 kilometres (98 mi) northeast of Cadiz. It has a distinctive setting along a narrow river gorge. The town extends along the course of the Rio Trejo with some houses being built into the rock walls of the gorge itself, ...... read more
Fight for kisses – Funny video
From now onwards, Father and Sons, can fight on equal terms. Why? What? To know more just play the video.
Magdeburg Water Bridge – Germany
The Magdeburg Water Bridge is a navigable aqueduct in Germany that connects the Elbe-Havel Canal to the Mittelland Canal , and allows ships to cross over the Elbe River At 918 meters, it is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world.
The Elbe-Havel and Mittelland canals had previously met near Magdeburg but on opposite sides of the Elbe . Ships moving between the two had to make a 12-kilometer ...... read more
What will the PIN up man do? Funny ad
This is an award winning commercial. A man goes for acupuncture treatment and the places catches fire. Now what will he do? Watch this extremely funny video. But still thinking what did he do? Watch it now to learn more 
What are Friends for? Funny video spills the beans
True friends can and will do anything for each other, no matter what. Find out more in this funny ad, Pepsi MAX
What’s Creative Writing? Tips for New Writers
Creative writing starts with passion. Therefore, if you want to be a creative writer, the first thing to do is identify your passion. Then write out of your passion. But how? - is what you have to say best suited to poetry, short story, non-fiction article or novel? Your next step is to ask yourself what you love to read. Whatever it is - that's what you could start to write.
Let's say you want ...... read more
How to Cope With a Relationship Ending – 3 Things You Should Do
Where To Find Free Online Games? Learn here
Skin Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
How the world’s smallest puppy measures up to the iPhone in your pocket
How to Forgive Someone When It’s Hard: 30 Tips to Let Go of Anger
Unsolved Mysteries of Zone of Silence
Decorate your home or office, elegantly, with Bronze Art
Discounts on car insurance
Live Drive – Is it a good online backup service?- Are you avoiding the life insurance question?
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