When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn't work
at zero gravity ink won't flow down to the writing surface. To solve this problem, it took them one decade and $12 million.
They developed a pen that worked at zero gravity, upside down, underwater, in practically any surface
including crystal and in a temperature range from below freezing to over 300 degrees C.
And what did the Russians do...??
They used a pencil...
Jim Carrey As Ebenezer Scrooge.: "
..in a new version of the Charles Dickens classic ‘A Christmas Carol.’
That make up looks crazy
Should be interesting.
I think they need to bring him back as a darker, Riddler in the new Batman
(Via Hip Hop is Deadly.)
I THINK IM GOING TO NORWAY THIS SUMMER
The New Times Square New Year's Eve Ball with 16 Million Vibrant Colors: "
If you will go to see the Times Square this year? What's New Year's Eve Ball this year? The new Times Square New Year's Eve Ball is a 12 foot geodesic sphere, double the size of previous Balls, and weighs 11,875 pounds. Covered in 2,668 Waterford Crystals and powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS, the new Ball is capable of creating a palette of more than 16 million vibrant colors and billions of patterns producing a spectacular kaleidoscope effect atop One Times Square... [ link ]
"(Via Likecool.)
every year there is some viral video showcasing homeowners who go above and beyond with their christmas light decorations. this year i came across this one. its pretty dope. starts off slow but gets good at about the 40sec mark. enjoy.
Awesome Christmas Lights
sort of....
this plane is so crazy
Britain Building Next-Generation Aircraft Carriers for F-35 Fighters [Military]: "
Britain is not only getting a whole lotta lot of F-35B STOVL fighters, but two new 60,000-ton state-of-the-art aircraft carriers. Apparently, according to Dr Lee Willett, it's all part of a new World arms race:
All the major navies in the world are now building them. The Russians have one of their big carriers, the Admiral Kuznetsov, back at sea and have stated that they plan to build 12 carrier battle groups. The Chinese and the Indians are also under way with plans, the Japanese are building a destroyer that will act as a helicopter carrier and the US are working on new-generation carriers. We’re an island nation and we have global interests so we need these four acres of moveable sovereign airfield that we can deploy wherever we want, whenever we need them.
The world is an unstable place and, post-Iraq and the global war on terror, access to other nation’s territory or airspace is more difficult.
Great. When have I heard this before? Maybe knowing that Dr Willett is head of the Maritime Studies Programme at the Royal United Services Institute, helps in understanding that maybe he has an special interest in this two mobile naval airbases.
The carriers—which will cost $5.9 billion, a lot less than the $14 billion that the US spends on their super-carriers—will host 36 F-35s and two EH-101 Merlin multi-purpose helicopters each.
Constructed in modules all across Britain, which will be later assembled in a very complicated process in a central shipyard—will be almost fully automated, requiring only a 1,500 crew. Here is the fact sheet:
• The surface of the16,000sqm flight deck is covered in a grainy,heat-resistant paint,similar to very coarse sandpaper. The entire painted surface amounts to 370 acres - slightly bigger than Hyde Park.
• Two huge lifts, each with a 70-ton capacity, are capable of transporting two aircraft from the hangar to the flight deck in 60 seconds.
• The ground-breaking twin-island layout allows more deck space for aircraft and better visibility of the flight deck. The forward island is for navigating the ship; flight control is based in the aft island.
• The ship's 29,000 sq m hangar is 150 metres in length and has 20 slots for aircraft maintenance.
• There are 11 full-time medical staff on board managing an eight-bed medical suite, operating theatre and dental surgery.
• Onboard water treatment plant produces over 500 tons of fresh water daily.
• Two Rolls-Royce MT30 gas turbines and four diesel generator sets produce 109MW.
• Cabins are spacious and cruise-liner style, with en-suite toilets and shower facilities. Officers and senior ratings have single or two-berth cabins. The maximum number of crew in a cabin is six.
• The carrier will carry more than 8,600 tons of fuel, enough for the average family car to travel to the Moon and back 12 times. This gives a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles.
• Top speed will be in excess of 25 knots, sufficient to cross from Dover to Calais in an hour.
• The two five-blade propellers are each 30ft in diameter - that's one-and-a-half times the height of a double-decker bus.
Head to the Daily Mail for more details. [Daily Mail]
(Via Gizmodo.)
An old [decrepit] man once told me, people judge you by the shoes on your feet and the timepiece on your wrist. This joint speaks for itself. With its 531 rare black diamonds, you could look like Emil Jones and bag a flock of wags.
"(Via CORPORATE TAKEOVER Magazine | The Mouthpiece For Hustlers.)
Singer, Broadway Star Eartha Kitt Dies: "Eartha Kitt, a sultry singer, dancer and actress who rose from South Carolina cotton fields to become an international symbol of elegance and sensuality, has died, a family spokesman said. She was 81.
(Via Billboard News - Daily.)
20 of the World's Most Beautiful Libraries: "
For some people it’s castles with their noble history and crumbling towers, for others it’s abandoned factories or lost cities. But for those who enjoy reading, a huge beautiful library is a place of endless pleasure. Meet 20 of the biggest and most beautiful libraries around the globe."
(Via Oddee -.)
Better Entrepreneur: Bruce Wayne or Tony Stark?: "
"Batman and Ironman both saw some wild profits for their name this year, but nobody thinks to ask them for business advice.
And it’s a damn shame.
In fact, the actual men, Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, are two of the world’s most famous business figureheads.
I think we should consider them to be two promising entrepreneurs. Though both initially inherited their companies from their fathers, they have taken their companies to new heights with greater goods.
1. Where would you prefer to work? Bruce Wayne. The company can diversify. Sure, your business may have one hell of a start, but if you’re not adapting or introducing anything new, there’s a stale taste left in the consumer’s mouth. Diversity is the key to progress and expansion. A great idea is a great start, but it might not be a great end.
2. Who would be a better business partner? Tony Stark. He has his hands in everything. He’s an extensively active CEO. And nobody wants a business partner to rake up the profits if he’s not putting in the effort. If ever entering into a business partnership, make sure your partner is going to work as hard as you are. Your partner may be a great person, but nobody likes doing business with an angel who slacks off.
3. Who is more grounded to their entrepreneurial roots? Tony Stark. It goes back to dirty hands. Who has more of himself invested in his business? What company would you trust more: the one where the founder isn’t sure what’s going on or the one where the entrepreneur knows every single movement? It’s a difficult balance between micromanaging and macromanaging, but you better know what’s going on with your company.
Read more.
Photo by Warner Bros/Marvel.
Endeavour had to land in California just over a week ago due to bad weather in Florida. Our friends at NASA sent us some nice pictures of the shuttle being prepared for it’s flight back to Florida on top of a converted 747.
How does FedEx get this parking spot at Edwards Air Force Base, could it be a decoy?
(Via Billionaire Boys Club Blog.)
Yankees in the headlines again
Extended christmas list...
We back at it!!!
Becoming A Creative Professional: Compare Yourself to the Best: "
Many students come out of school thinking that they are ready for a job, just because their teachers gave them praise. While it’s nice to get praise, let’s face it, being the best in your class or even your school isn’t saying much. Don’t let it get to your head. Compare your work to the BEST. Will your work be as good as something that fifty people worked on or a piece that was made by a professional artist? Probably not. But, by comparing your work to the best, you will be constantly asking new questions and learning new things that will make your work creative work better.
Compare yourself to your peers and prepare to be prematurely comfortable with your talents and become stagnant. It’s only when you compare yourself with the best that you have a chance to BE the best.
Want to learn more about becoming a creative professional? If you’re in the Chicago area in mid January, come check out my presentation How to be Creative and Get Paid.
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New York City's New 3D Google Earth Maps: "
Google has updated the 3D maps of New York City in the Google Earth. It looks like a real photo New York City. The pretty 3D models in Google Earth!
"(Via Likecool.)
IThe Electroman($25) turns one socket into four, extending a helping hand (and another hand and two feet to boot). It feaures each grounded socket has an on/off switch, and also with an indicator light placed right where Electroman's heart is. Cute!
"(Via Likecool.)
of movies that is....
Home alone 1 and 2 (DONE)
The santa claus 1 and 2
Rudolph the red nose reindeer
Frosty the snowman
A charlie brown christmas (DONE)
Elf
Nightmare before christmas (DONE)
The Grinch (Jim Carey version) (DONE)
The polar express (DONE)
Fred Claus (DONE)
Jingle all the way
Gotta watch them all before christmas
6 down 6 to go
Any movies i've missed?
Selfportrait Made Up Of 2300 Badge Pins: "
The selfportrait made up of 2300 1 inch pins. It is difficulty because the pin of pattern is different. By elay.dopludo.
"(Via Likecool.)
Once in a while you come across a gadget or invention thats so simple and intuitive that it makes you wonder why the heck didn't i think of this.
Countless times have i seen blackberries around the studio laying on the floor while being charged through the nearest outlet.
I'm even guilty of it myself.
Now here's a great solution to the problem.
perfect example of form following function.
Socket Deer: Antlers For Your Outlets [Outlet Antlers]: "
The rubber antlers come affixed to the plate and are available in three different deer types (just in case you had a favorite).
The manufacturer also claims that the plates are excellent for light switches—making it an extremely bizarre way to store your keys and accessories. [Nendo via Swissmiss via Make]
(Via Gizmodo.)
LED Umbrella by Sang-Kyun Park: "
Designer Sang-Kyun Park has designed an LED Umbrella, called LightDrops. This LED umbrella is designed to power by the energy of falling rain drops, it turned the energy of rain to the electricity, and light up the LED. It means that the heavier rain, the LED Umbrella will be very bright. 'As water pours over the surface, potential energy from raindrops slamming onto the conductive membrane called PDVF transforms into electrical energy powering embedded LEDs sending your umbrella ablaze with light. '
(Via Likecool.)
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