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10 Most Amazing Buildings In The World

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Modern architecture has brought many amazing buildings to the world.

Quirky shapes, ambitious designs, new materials, and new different styles have come with the modern architecture into construction today. The purpose of the building is not always seen in its design. Futuristic museums and opera houses have become a usual thing. Today we list 10 most amazing buildings in the world.

Cubic Houses, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Piet Blom had an idea of cubic houses in 1970s. Some of them were built in Helmond and when Rotterdam city asked him to build housing on top of a pedestrian bridge he chose this concept.

Dancing Building, Prague, Czech Republic

The ‘Dancing Building’ is a nickname given to Nationale-Nederlanden building that is located in Prague’s downtown. Designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in collaboration with Canadian Frank Gehry the building was completed in 1996. The building was built instead of the one that was destroyed during Bombing of Prague in 1945.

The Ufo House, Sanjhih, Taiwan

The Ufo House in Sanjhih, Taiwan is actually an deserted resort project. It earned this nickname from Taiwanese for its strange futuristic design.

Kansas City Public Library, Missouri, United-States

As an incentive to visit library the design in the downtown of Kansas city was made in shape of books that according to people of Kansas city represent Kansas.

Update: I was told that it’s a parking garage not the actual library. And still it looks awesome, isn’t? What can I say? A suitable building for storing books.

Ferdinand Cheval Palace a.k.a Ideal Palace, France

Ferdinand Cheval Palace was built by a postman in Hauterives, France, who intended to use it as his own tomb but haven’t obtained a license for that. His Ideal Palace is now known around the world.

Forest Spiral Hundertwasser Building, Darmstadt, Germany

Forest Spiral Hundertwasser was built in 2000. Designed by Austrian architect and painter, Friedensreich Hundertwasser the building has 105 apartments and features colorful and organic design.

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

Built by Nervion River Guggenheim Museum of modern and contemporary art was designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. The building’s silhouette resembles the ship while the design was random, which helped it, according, to architect catch the light.

Bahá’í House of Worship a.k.a Lotus Temple, Delhi, India

Bahá’í House of Worship mostly known as Lotus Temple was constructed in 1986 and is a Mother Temple of the Indian subcontinent. It is open for people of all religions.

Ripley’s Building, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Known for the collection of odd and unbelievable things and artifacts Ripley’s Believe It or Not! franchise just had to have this kind of building.

The Crooked House, Sopot, Poland

Started and finished in 2003 The Crooked House was design was based on Polish artist and child books illustrator, Jan Marcin Szancer’s and Per Dahlberg’s, Swedish painter pictures and paintings.

Greg’s frog perspective

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Greg Du Toit – 32 year old photographer, animal painter, who always wanted to photograph the animals at the watering. He sat on the trees, and hid in the bushes – all in vain, animals, barely hearing suspicious noises, used to forget about the water and run away. As a result, Greg found a way out – he spent three months in the water up to his neck, armed with a camera. As a result, he received a unique “frog perspective” and … a whole bunch of tropical diseases.

Sexy Disney Princesses

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Sexy daughter of famous rockers

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Here are some very sexy photos girls whose fathers are known to the legendary rockers. Although not many people have chosen a career in music, many of them are models and actresses.

Compilation of Hot Cheerleaders (32 pics)

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Lots of ‘Hawtness’. Enjoy!

We posted not long ago another great compilation of sexy and beautiful cheerleader, be sure to take a look at it if you missed it…

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I’m in love with medieval times, with it’s knights, princess, knighthood, fair speech, battles, and especially with monumental castles. I have seen a lot of castles on the net, and I’ve try to make a list of my own favorite castles. So, I’ve finally came to my own top ten castles of the world. I’d like to hear your comments, and your suggestions about castles; maybe there is a castle that I’ve skip in my quest.

Neuschwanstein Castle

Royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, the most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, who grew up nearby at Hohenschwangau Castle. And my favourite and most beautiful of all!

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PALACE OF VERSAILLES

The Palace of Versailles was the official residence of the Kings of France from 1682 until 1790. It was originally a hunting lodge, built in 1624, by Louis XIII. It was expanded by Louis XIV beginning in 1669. He used it as a little lodge as a secret refuge for his amorous trysts with the lovely Louise de la Valliere and built a fairy tale park around it. Jules Hardouin Mansart, the king’s principal architect, drew the plans to enlarge what was turning more and more into a palace from A Thousand and One Nights. The terrace that overlooked the gardens was removed to make way for the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, the Galarie de Glaces. It is here from which the king radiated his power and where the destiny of Europe was decided over a century. The French classical architecture was complemented by extensive gardens.

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CHENONCEAU

Chenonceaux, small agricultural community in the department of Indre-et-Loire in northwestern France,18 miles east of Tours. Located on the Cher River. Chenonceaux is best known as the site of the 16th-century Chateau de Chenonceaux, which is situated on the north bank of the river.
In 1515 Thomas Bohier, revenue collector for King Francis I, began the construction of the Chateau de Chenonceaux. Unfinished at the time of his death, construction of the chateau was completed by Bohier’s wife and son. In 1535, however, Francis I took the estate in payment of debts. King Henry II, son of Francis I, gave the chateaux to Diane de Poitiers, duchesse de Valentinois, who extended the structure by a bridge across the Cher. Catherine de Medicis, widow of Henry II, forced Diane de Poitiers to deed the chateaux to her. Catherine de Medicis constructed the gallery above the bridge and the stables known as the Batiment-des-Dames. The chateau became her favorite residence, and it was there that her son Francis II and Mary, Queen of Scots, were married in 1560.

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The Chateau of Chambord

Chambord, chateau, park, and village in the department of Loire-et-Cher in central France. The chateau of Chambord was a retreat for French kings, especially Louis XIV It was under his auspices that French dramatist Moliere’s Monsieur de Pourceaugnac and Le bourgeois Gentilhomme were first produced there.

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Linderhof

Ludwig II built this secluded hunting lodge, it was known as the Kings Hut. Ludwig decided that this will be a New Versailles. It was planned as a modest villa but had become a splendid Rococo palace in the ornate French style. Linderhof is the smallest of the three royal castles, and the only one which was completely finished. (1878).

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Tower of London

Castle building was an essential part of the Norman Conquest; when Duke William of Normandy invaded England in 1066 his first action after landing was to build a castle.After his coronation in Westminster Abbey on Christmas Day 1066, William ordered the construction of a castle in London for his triumphal entry. nitially the Tower had consisted of a modest enclosure built into the south-east corner of the Roman City walls, but by the late 1070s, with the initial completion of the White Tower, it had become the most fearsome of all. Nothing had been seen like it in England before. It was built by Norman masons and English (Anglo-Saxon) labor drafted in from the countryside. It was intended to protect the river route from Danish attack, but also and more importantly to dominate the City physically and visually.The White Tower was protected to the east and south by the old Roman City walls (a full height fragment can be seen just by Tower Hill underground station), while the north and west sides were protected by ditches as much as 750m (25ft) wide and 3.40m (lift) deep and an earthwork with a wooden wall on top. It is important for us today to remember that the functions of the Tower from the 1070s until the late 19th century were established by its Norman founders. The Tower was never primarily intended to protect London from external invasion, although, of course, it could have done so if necessary. Nor was it ever intended to be the principal residence of the kings and queens of England, though many did in fact spend periods of time there. Its primary function was always to provide a base for royal power in the City of London and a stronghold to which the royal family could retreat in times of civil disorder.

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Leeds, Kent

Leeds Castle, acclaimed as the most romantic castle in England, is located in south-east England, built on two adjacent island in the river Len.Leeds Castle was originally a manor of the Saxon royal family possibly as early as the reign of Ethelbert IV ( 856-860). The first castle was an earthwork enclosure whose wooden palisade was converted to stone and provided with two towers along the perimeter. This is now vanished. Traces of arches in a vault thought to be Norman were found at the beginning of this century. Around 1119 Robert Crevecoeur started to build a stone castle on the site, establishing his donjon where the Gloriette now is. Stephen, Count of Blois, and his cousin the Empress Matilda contested the crown of England. In 1139 Matilda invaded England with the help of his brother Robert, Earl of Gloucester, who held Leeds castle, but Kent was loyal to king Stephen and following a short siege he took control of the castle.The castle came into the possession of Edward I (1278) . He rebuilt much of the castle as it stood at the beginning of his reign, and enlarged it, providing an outer stone curtain round the edge of the larger island, with cylindrical open-backed flanking towers and a square-plan water-gate on the south-east. The gatehouse at the south-west, a single tower pierced by an arched passage was improved.Henry VIII, the most famous of all the owners of Leeds Castles, expended large sums in enlarging and beautifying the whole range of buildings. At the same time, he carefully retained the defenses of the castle for he often had cause to fear invasion from either France or the Spanish . The king entrusted the work of alteration to his great friend Sir Henry Guidford.Leeds has been constantly inhabited and rebuilt since then. Most of the castle today is the result of the nineteenth-century reconstruction and addition.

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Blois

Dominating the Loire River, the royal castle of Blois is not only one of the most prestigious Renaissance monuments in France but also a brilliant illustration of the evolution of the French architecture from the Middle ages to the 17th century.About the middle of the 10th century, the name of Thibaud I is recorded Count of Blois, he was the founder of the family who remained in power until 1230. Blois became the most important town in the region. The first stone castle was built to protect the town dates back to that period. An independent bastion surrounded the castle, and followed the line of the headland on which it was erected. The numerous medieval remains still exists. The best preserved medieval tower is situated on a terrace overlooking the Loire.While the Franco-Anglo was (named the Hundred Years War) raged in the real, an event took place that determined the future of the county of Blois, the ancient fortress became a royal castle. At the end of the 14th. century, the county of Blois was sold to Prince Louis of Orleans, son of the king of France Charles V. He lived in the castle for 25 years attracting a small court of scholars and poets. His grandson, Louis XII became king of France in 1498 and decided to move to Blois, in this way, the small town became a royal town and the capital of the Kingdom.Under Louis XII and Francis I the town of Blois grew considerably. But after the disaster of Pavia in 1525, Francis I never returned to Blois and his successors only paid short visits to the town. According to French and Gothic tradition, the initials and emblems of the owners of the place are sculptured in the stone: fleur de lis for the king and ermine spots for the queen, Anne de Bretagne. The equestrian statue of the king crowns the main entrance of the castle. The emblem of the king, the salamander, is sculptured eleven times in high relief on the Francis I facade. The staircase, which was at the center of the facade before Gaston d”Orleans began to modify the castle is a masterpiece. When the Italianate straight flights of stairs appeared in the Loire Valley after the Gothic period, the shape of the spiral staircase in a protruding octagonal cage was considered rather ordinary. The staircase, with its three floors of balconies looking on to the Court of Honor, is perfectly suitable for the display of more and more sumptuous ceremonies.

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Nymphenburg

The former summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria is located in the west part of the city in the middle of one of Munich’s most beautiful parks. Five generations of Wittelsbach rulers were involved in the construction of this Baroque castle.
The building of Nymphenburg Castle began in the reign of the Elector Ferdinand Maria: overjoyed by the birth of his son and heir, Max Emanuel, he had the central section built for his wife in the style of an Italian villa (Agostino Barelli, 1664-74). In about 1700, Max Emanuel commissioned Enrico Zuccali and Antonio Viscardi to extend the castle by adding galleries and pavilions.The central section owes its present appearance to the efforts of Josef Effner, who in 1715, designed the pilasters, arched windows and busts that now grace the exterior. A few years later, the south section of the castle was added to serve as the court stables. As a counterpart, the orangerie was added to the north.Central section: Stone Hall (Steinerner Saal; 1755-57) with ceiling frescoes by J. B. and F Zimmermann (Homage to the Goddess Hora); the Rococo stucco work is based on designs by Cuvillies.

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Mont St. Michael

Le Mont-Saint-Michel, rocky, cone-shaped islet in northwestern France, in the Gulf of Saint-Malo, connected by a causeway with the mainland. The islet, celebrated for its Benedictine abbey, has small houses and shops on its lowest level. Above these stand the monastic buildings, many of which date from the 13th century and are considered outstanding examples of Gothic architecture. The entire islet is crowned by the abbey church, about 73 m (about 240 ft) above sea level.The first chapel on this site was founded in 708 by Aubert, Bishop of Avranches , after the Archangel Michael has appeared to him in a dream. The Archangel Michel appeared here in the year 708. The Abbey takes the name of Mont saint Michel. The oratory, consecrated in 709 was served by a community of canons. It apparently survived the Norman invasions, but the observance of the rule became very relaxed. In 966 Richard I, Duke of Normandy, established there the Benedictine monks from St. Wandrille Abbeyunder the direction of Abbot Maynard, who began the reconstructions of the church and other buildings. The church was burnt in 922 and rebuilt on a larger scale by Abbot Hildebert II from 1023, at the time of the monastic reforms in Normandy carried out by Richard II and William of Volpiano. Mont Saint-Michel was built in a strong rock that measures 84 meters height. It is pure granite and is so hard that has resisted the passage of time.Mont Saint Michel was built as a medieval castle. It has two large towers to defend the entrance to the castle. St. Michael is a surety for freedom and thus this sanctuary also became a symbol of the allied landing in Normandy during the Second World War.

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Cool and creative ads

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This is one of the most creative methods of advertising I’ve ever seen. Jobs and lead creative advertising itself together.

Fotos tomadas en el momento preciso #11

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Scandal of Megan Fox Unseen Photos Leaked

2011-12-04T16:26:00.001-08:00

Megan Fox may want to secure her digital privacy, with the TRANSFORMER’s hottie supposedly becoming the victim of an internet hacker leaking scandalous n@ked photographs. But while outraged fans of the actress took to the internet to blog their disgust, digital imaging experts around the globe came to the starlet’s untimely defense, claiming the photographs could just be ‘great photoshop.’
The 23-year-old lad’s mag favorite faced the possibly false reports that an unidentified internet hacker had uploaded her private photographs after suppoesdly gaining access to her personal laptop computer. The photos depicted Fox in various settings and positions, some appearing to be personally shot with a camera phone while others appeared professionally shot.

Hot Chicks Doing Really Weird Shit

2011-12-04T16:16:00.001-08:00

sometimes you just have to scratch your head at hot chick antics, or pop a boner. I guess when you have a sweet behind, a nice rack and a pretty smile you can get away with almost anything. Actually, anything you do that involves skimpy clothing, revealing a certain part of your anatomy or simulated sex we guys are happy to let you get away with. Don’t you want to see coeds holding M16s while wearing a towel or white tank top? That’s the spirit.

Some of these photos are from actual advertisements, which means that sex apparently still sells. More women need to be open with their sexuality and not let any social mores get in the way. Basically, if you are a hot chick and feel the need to show your bare ass or walk down the sidewalk in high heels and a black volleyball player outfit, be my guest. Just don’t be shocked if someone snaps a photo and puts it on this magazine.

Unbelievable…! So Huge Female Breast..!

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Kim Kardashian’s Wedding

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After six months of dating, Kim Kardashian tied the knot with Kris Humphries, in front of 450 of their guests. The Black Tie event was on Saturday August 20 in Montecito, California, close by to Oprah Winfrey’s sprawling mansion. Guests, who were asked to only wear black or white, included Lindsay Lohan with mom Dina, Eva Longoria, Kathy Lee Gifford, Ryan Seacrest, who brought girlfriend Julianne Hough, tennis champ Serena William, Demi Lovato, George Lopez, Mel B, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Ciara. For those who don’t know, Kris Humphries is an American professional basketball player. As you all know, Kim’s 20 carat engagement ring cost a cool $2 million, and Kim has chosen a dress by designer Vera Wang. Kardashian’s sisters Kourtney, 32, and Khloe, 27, served as her two maid of honors, while her half-sisters Kendall, 15, and Kylie Jenner, 14, along with Humphries’ sister Kaela, were bridesmaids. All five wore ivory, silk organza mermaid gowns. Kourntey’s 20-month-old son, Mason Disick, was the ring bearer. Kim wore three dresses. For the ceremony, which began around 6:30, the reality starlet wore an ivory strapless ballgown with a tulle skirt, basque waist and hand-piece Chantilly lace applique on the train and bodice while walking down the aisle with stepfather Bruce Jenner. After the ceremony, she slipped into a form-fitting ivory gown for the reception, and then later changed into another dress. Kardashian’s wedding was estimated to cost $500,000, including a $20,000 Vera Wang gown. Kardashian also sold her wedding photos to People magazine for $1.5 million. The story and photos will appear in the Sept. 5 issue of the magazine, and the nuptials will be chronicled in a four-hour on E!

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The Top 10 Signs Your Girlfriend’s a Tramp

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You’ve met the woman of your dreams. The two of you click in every sense. You spend all your spare time together and you’ve had the official boyfriend/girlfriend chat. The relationship couldn’t be more perfect, except for one nagging feeling – you suspect she’s a slut.

10. She’s Always Going to the Gym, Never Losing Weight

Going to the gym is the perfect alibi for skanky behavior. It gives your girl an excuse to be out of the house, to carry a change of clothes and get hot and sweaty. Also, she is less likely to raise suspicion when she returns home freshly showered. Guys don’t question this type of behavior because they like the idea that their woman is getting fit and staying in shape. But you should. If your girlfriend is going to the gym 7 times or more a week, then that’s a red flag. No one likes to work out that much, plus the body needs time to rest.
If your girl is working out everyday, then the pounds should be melting away. You should notice a difference in her weight. If you don’t, then there’s a problem. She either hording chocolate bars in secret or she’s whoring herself.
If you are still suspicious, take a look in her sports bag. The bag should contain sweaty, unsexy sports bras and track pants. If it contains lacy lingerie and chocolate body paint, then your girl is doing a different type of exercise.

9. She Works ‘Nights’

If your girl works at night and is vague about what she does or won’t let you visit or call her – then she’s probably up to something. If she returns home in the middle of the night and smells like fresh flowers, then she’s probably not working in a bar or restaurant. She’s most likely working the street, or some other dude.
Don’t think it doesn’t happen. In an article on hipster hookers, by Radar Magazine, one prostitute confessed that she has long term boyfriend who thinks she’s an event planner and is clueless that she’s a professional tramp. She admits “I feel guilty sometimes when I come home and he’s asleep and I’m still wired from my night, but I always climb into bed next to him and try to fall asleep. When he wakes up he likes to touch me and make love, and that’s when it hits me.” So if your girl works at night, plan on visiting her, or better yet, surprise her.

8. She Smokes

There’s an old saying about girls who smoke – “if she smokes, she pokes.” It is common knowledge among men that women who smoke are easier. As the Urban Dictionary nicely puts it “If a girl smokes a pack of cigarettes, that means she’s simulating the act of sucking 20 little white dicks every day!”
Science also proves that women who smoke are sluttier. A study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that those females who were current smokers or former smokers were “significantly more likely to have engaged in sexual intercourse than youth who had never used cigarettes.” So if you GF’s smoking a pack of Pall Malls a day, chances are she’s gotten around.

7. She Won’t Reveal Her Number of Partners

As some point in a relationship you will have that intimate talk where you admit the number of past sexual partners. Girls usually start these types of conversations, because they love to know everything. If you initiate this conversation with your girlfriend, be prepared to be shocked.
Trampy girls go out of their way not to answer this question. They will use every trick in the book to get out of this awkward situation. They will change the subject, bribe you with sexual favors or ask you to answer first so she can answer with a number that’s less that yours. This is a big warning sign.
According to a nationwide study by the CDC, the median number of male sexual partners for American women is 4. Only 9 percent of women aged 20 to 59 report sleeping with more than 15 dudes. So, according to these statistics, if your lady’s number is over 15 she’s officially a member of the exclusive ho club.
Now, these surveys are generally useless, as we all now both sexes lie. Men exaggerate their number by doubling it and women halve theirs. Keep this in mind when you’re having that conversation.

6. She has a Tramp Stamp

Tramp stamps are a way for women to advertise their skankiness. These tattoos, located on the lower back, were first seen on exotic dancers, but are now more common on women everywhere.
A study by the Department of Psychology, University College London, London, showed that “tattooed women were rated as less physically attractive, more sexually promiscuous and heavier drinkers than un-tattooed women.” Dudes know that when they see a tramp stamp, it’s on.
The more angels, butterflies, hearts, dolphins, fairies unicorns or flowers the tramp stamp contains, the higher the odds she’s a slut. If it contains all of the above, then you’re in trouble.

5. She’s British

British girls are a lot of fun. They have big breasts, like to drink and are also completely slutty. A new study by More magazine reveals that British gals have more one-night stands than women in Australia, France, the Netherlands, Italy and America. They are so slutty that they are worse than men when it comes to how many people they’ve had sex with. The survey found that “the average 21-year-old woman has had nine sexual partners, compared with men who on average have had seven.” Something is not right in Britain.

4. She’s Always Drunk

Girls who drink are fun, but they are also considered easy. It’s okay if you hooked up with your girl at a bar and she was wasted. It’s not okay if every time you’ve hung out she’s inebriated. A friend of mine once dated a girl who would show up to a bar before a date so she could flirt with other guys and make them buy her drinks. This is not cool and a big red flag.
Alcohol makes women less inhibited, flirtier and more sexually promiscuous. A recent statistic shows that “teens and young adults who use alcohol are seven times more likely to have sex” than non-drinking teens or young people. Girls often use alcohol as an excuse for being promiscuous and will use the old “I was so drunk I don’t remember a thing” line.
Another worrying trend among women is drunkorexia. Drunkorexia is a phenomenon where women forgo eating in order to “spend” their daily calories on alcohol. If your lady friend refuses to eat so she can consume multiple cans of Boone’s Farm, then she’s probably been around the block a few times.

3. She’s Constantly Giving you STDs

You could be in real danger if your girlfriend has slept around and/or continues to sleeps around. The CDC has recently issued a report that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are all on the rise. Last year, the Washington Post reported that one in four teenage girls currently have at least one STD. Imagine what happens when these girls hit their twenties. Women are also less likely to know or show symptoms of an STD, so be careful. I know guys who have caught something and confronted their girl, only to be accused of cheating.
So if you think your girls had a slutty past, be mature and organize an STD testing date. Take the test together and then buy her ice cream. Just make sure she doesn’t lick your cone.

2. She Personally Knows Every Guy in Your Hood

One day you will be with your girlfriend and bump into one of her exes. This is pretty common. It is not common to be constantly bumping into dudes who your girlfriend knows and has obviously been intimate with. Their conversation will be short, awkward and painful to experience. As you leave, the dude will look at you in a way that signals “I’ve banged your slutty girlfriend.” Afterwards your girlfriend will swiftly explain that “he’s just a friend” and change the conversation. If it also happens when you both travel to another city, then your girlfriend is grade A slutty.
If you are worried that your girl has slept around a lot, take a look at her cell phone. If she has way more guy numbers than girls, chances are she’s had a wild past. A further bad omen is if her friends have nicknames for her such as “slut,” “sloppy jo” or “skankerella.” Even if it’s in jest, they are probably calling her this for a reason.

1. You Find Used Condoms

A sure sign your girl is a slut is if you discover used condoms in her possession and they are not yours. I once heard a story on the radio about a guy who found a used condom inside his girl. It was a brand and color he never used. If this happens to you, then your girlfriend is officially the biggest slut in the world.

Human and Robots: Visions of the Future

2011-12-03T17:21:00.001-08:00

The future is not written yet and who knows whether robots are dangerous or not. What is for sure is that humans, being the curious beings, will develop new advanced generations of robots.

It happens so that people and robots go together in this life side by side, in some spheres of life they are even interchangeable and who knows into what this opposition “Human and Robots” will translate. Robots and humans that live and prosper together…Or robots will realize they don’t need that much…

For now it is up to out fantasy to express what we think will happen in human-robot relations in the future. This is a collection of 3d computer generated images of various creative 3d artists that shows their vision. The level of detail of these computer graphics shows that our technology will lead us to the point where these fantastic photographs will be the reality.

Personal Robot 04, Author: Franz Steiner (software: 3ds max)

Who will win in this game of chess? When there is the opposition of the mechanical creature and the human intellect it is not easy to predict the outcome of the game. You can make books, but you will never be sure about the results, they are unpredictable.

Personal Robot 08, Author: Franz Steiner (software: 3ds max)

In the process of the humming work robots can be of a great use for people. With them less time would be spend for the most complicated tasks and the crunch times would take place not so often. The only question that is left â€“ to find such a robot.

Personal Robot 02, Author: Franz Steiner

I’m not sure that it is more pleasant to work in the company of robots, but it definitely has certain advantages. One of the main is the high efficiency of the process of work, furthermore not a lot of time is spent for the idle talks, spreading silly rumors and gossiping.

Personal Robot 06, Author: Franz Steiner (software: 3ds max)

This robot looks like a housekeeper who takes care of everything around. In its duties are household activities and it copes with all the everyday duties without any difficulties in a short time and without procrastinations.

Mecha, Author: tinypants

This robot looks like the one that was made either in correspondence to the model of a human being or using the humanâ€™s corpus as the basis. A little bit creepy and at the same time intriguing. Anyway, the excellent model and the great work!

I’m Robot, Author: Widyantara

Some time ago, when I was a human being I was dreaming about the perennial youth, the thoughts that were so peculiar for every woman. My dreams turned into life immediately after my passing and I have obtained the desired eternity: now I’m a robot.

Personal Robot 07, Author: Franz Steiner (software: 3ds max)

When you touch gently the lips of your beloved your heart begins to beat speedily, the mind is hazed with pleasant feelings and you fly away. These minutes can fly not so that you’d notice, but they are so sweet and inimitable.

Personal Robot 05, Author: Franz Steiner (software: 3ds max)

Love is a curious thing, one never knows when it happens so that you will be overtaken with this feeling and who will be the matter of your sleepless nights. It can be a bonny girl from the next door, a handsome boy from the night-club or even a cyber creature.

Kings of the World – Rich Living Monarchs and their Royal Residences

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neasy lies the head that wears the crown” – so goes this age-old proverb. However, it is not just uneasiness in store for a monarch. Emperors globally have enjoyed and continue to enjoy luxurious lifestyles. Some even have 13 brides. The best levels of comfort that money can fetch are in store for the emperors globally. Be it the Sultan of Brunei or Queen Elizabeth, plush lifestyle is the mark of monarchy. There are currently 44 monarchies in the world and their combined royal wealth has shot up over US $10 trillion. One of the royal attractions is the palace of the King or the Queen. In this article, we will try to catch a glimpse of royal residences of some of the richest ruling monarchs in the world today along with a brief introduction about them.

1. Bhumibol Adulyadej – King of Thailand

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L), Queen Sirikit (C) and Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn greets a crowd from the balcony of the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace on December 5, 2007, in Bangkok, Thailand.
Photo from Darriuss Royce

King Bhumibol, the 80-year-old king of Thailand, is worth US$ 35 billion. He is the longest serving monarch in Thai history. He has benevolently used his royal wealth in over 3,000 rural development projects in the country. He has a world record in having the highest number of honorary university degrees (136). The royal palace in Bangkok was built in 1782. The palace consists of an aggregate of buildings on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. The total area is 218,400 sq. m. The palace has a sacred Buddha temple. You have to follow a strict dress code to enter the royal palace (this is applicable for both men and women).

Official residence: Grand Palace – Bangkok

Photo from m_l_monschein

2. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
– President of UAE and hereditary ruler of Abu Dhabi

UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan (C) Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed al-Nahayan (L) Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahayyan (R)
Photo from Fazza3

The 60 year old president of UAE is worth US$ 23 billion. The oil reserve pool is the president’s source of wealth. Amiti Palace is the official residence of the President.

Official residence: Amiti Palace

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Interesting fact:

Emirates Palace – This luxurious hotel, managed by The Kempinski Group, is probably the most expensive hotel ever built in the world, costing the Abu Dhabi government roughly US$3 billion. Often mistaken as the presidential palace. It has about 400 rooms and gold has been used to decorate the interiors along with highest quality of marble. Several classical and popular music and ballet performances have been staged at the Emirates Palace’s Conference Centre since its inauguration.

Photo from Sporty Morty

3. Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud – King of Saudi Arabia

The 84-year-old king of Saudi Arabia is worth over US$ 21 billion. King Abdullah is known for his benevolence. He bore the entire expenditure of operation of Polish conjoined twins. He was reciprocated with “honorary citizenship” of the Polish town where the twins were born. The King’s palace in Riyadh is more than 1 sq. mile in area. The palace has polished stone walkways and serene water bodies. The pink palatial buildings are true architectural marvels.

Official residence: King’s Palace in Riyadh

4. Haji Hassanal Bolkiah – Sultan of Brunei

Photo from rentasimages

The 62-year Sultan of Brunei, the 29^th heir to the throne of an unbroken 600-year-old Muslim dynasty, has a net asset worth of $20 billion. The Sultan has anything between 3000 to 6000 cars in his collection. The Istana Nurul Iman palace, the Sultan’s official residence, provides visitors a spectacular sight. It is the biggest palace in the world, much bigger than the Vatican palace. US$ 350 million was spent in erecting the palace. It has 1788 rooms, 257 bathrooms and the total floor area is 2,152,782 sq. feet.

Official residence: Istana Nurul Iman Palace

Photo from Treksek

5. Hans-Adam II – Prince of Liechtenstein

The 63-year-old prince is the 15^th in succession to the throne of Liechtenstein. His net worth is 5 billion US$. Castle Schloss Vaduz is his official residence. The palace overlooks the town of Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. The main alter has a late-gothic architecture. The original entrance of the spectacular palace has a height of 11 m.

Official residence: Castle Schloss Vaduz

6. Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani – Emir of Qatar

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani and his daughter and chief of staff Sheikha (Princess) Hind Bint Hamad Al Thani

Sheikh Hamad, Emir of Qatar is aged 56 and worth 2 billion US$. Sheikh Hamad is instrumental in developing Qatar’s oil and natural gas resources. His fame is also attributed to the modernization of the country’s armed forces. His Royal Palace is in Doha. He does not live there. The palace is mainly used for parliamentary affairs and for receiving guests.

Official residence: Royal Palace in Doha

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7. Mohammed VI – King of Morroco

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and Princess Lalla Salma

The 46-year-old Moroccan king has asset strength of 1.5 billion US$. The king is reputed for his drive to modernize the society and inject a culture of accountability. He has tried to eradicate poverty from Moroccan society. The Royal Palace in Rabat is open to the public. The king has a personal mosque within the palatial complex. The palace is famous for its lush green gardens and the entrance gates are truly majestic.

Official residence: Royal Palace in Rabat

8. Albert II – Prince of Monaco

Prince Albert II, aged 50, is the current ruler of the Principality of Monaco. His net worth is 1.4 billion US$. He is the first head of state to have visited the North Pole. He is also the Global Advisor to Orphans International. His palace remains open to the public during the summer. The palace hosts many functions ranging from open-air concerts to children’s Christmas parties. It has an Italian-styled gallery and lot of awesome salons. The palace has several attractions. Among them the Throne Room, which overwhelms you with memoirs of the Renaissance period, and the Sainte-Marie Tower are notable.

Official residence: Prince’s Palace of Monaco

9. Qaboos Bin Said – Sultan of Oman

Qaboos Bin Said, the Sultan of Oman, has royal properties worth $1.1 billion. The 67-year-old Sultan captured the throne after overthrowing his father. His riches are accounted to surplus oil production. He owns a 500 ft yacht. The Al Alam Royal Palace, the residence of the Sultan, overlooks the serene Muscat harbour. The regal palace is an exquisite marvel of art and architecture. Simply stated, the palace seems to be taken out of a fairy tale book.

Official residence: Qasr al Alam Royal Palace

10. Prince Karim Al Husseini Aga Khan – leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims

Prince Aga Khan, aged 71, is the spiritual leader of 15 million Ismaili Muslims. Aga Khan, worth 1 billion US$, chairs the Aga Khan Development Network that invests in Asian and African development projects. He donated his palace to India in 1969 in the honor of Mahatma Gandhi and the Gandhian philosophy. The palace, located in Pune, India was built in 1892. The main aim behind construction of the Aga Khan palace was to provide employment to local people hard-hit by famine.

Official residence: Aga Khan Palace

11. Elizabeth II – Queen of U.K.

Queen Elizabeth II is the oldest living emperor in the history of United Kingdom at the age of 82. Her net worth is 650 million US$. She plans to rule until she becomes physically unable. The Buckingham palace is the official residence of the royals. It is also a site for hosting state occasions and welcoming international guests. The palace, having 775 rooms, is kept open for visitors on a regular basis.

Official residence: Buckingham Palace

12. Sheikh Sabah Al-Sabah – Emir of Kuwait

It is interesting to note that Sheikh Sabah Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, does not have a royal blood. He was the foreign minister of Kuwait and ascended to the throne in 2006 after the crown prince became too ill to rule. The royal wealth is estimated at 500 million US$. However, his wealth comes in the form of a stipend. He is promoting economic reforms in Kuwait currently. Dar Salwa palace is the official residence of the Emir.

Official residence: “Dar Salwa” Palace

13. Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard – Queen of Netherlands

Queen Beatrix Armgard, the queen of Netherlands, has a net asset worth of 300 million US$. The queen is rumoured to have stepped down so that his eldest son can ascend the throne. This will make her son the first Dutch king in over a century. Huis ten Bosch Palace is the official royal palace of the queen.

Official residence: Huis ten Bosch Palace

14. Mswati III – King of Swaziland

Swaziland’s King Mswati III (in the foreground)

King Mswati, the king of Swaziland, has a net worth of 200 million US$. The king, ascending to the throne at a tender age of 18, has reportedly spent 2.5 million US$ to celebrate 40 years of his country’s independence along with his 40^th birthday. He leads a lavish lifestyle and has 13 brides. Lozitha Palace is the official residence of the king.

Official residence: Lozitha Palace

15. Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa – King of Bahrain

King Of Bahrain Sheikh Hamad bin Isa al Khalifa With George W. Bush

Sheikh Hamad is the emir of Bahrain since 2002. He is an alumnus of the Cambridge University. He takes active interest in preserving the country’s cultural heritage. Sports and fishing are also his areas of interest. The Riffa Palace is his official residence.

Official residence: Riffa Palace

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16. Albert II – King of Belgium

Albert, the king of Belgium, is the titular head of state. He symbolizes the entire nation and appoints the Belgian cabinet after an election. The Royal Palace in Brussels, known as Palais Royal, is the King’s palace. However, he prefers to live in Chateau de Laeken. The Royal palace is a neo-classic architectural marvel. It is open to public during summer.

Official residence: Royal Palace in Brussels

17. Yang di-Pertuan Agong Mizan Zainal Abidin – Sultan of Terengganu, Malaysia

Duli Yang Maha Mulia Al Wathiqu Billah, Al-Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Ibni Almarhum Al-Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Al-Haj (Center)

Yang Zainal Abidin, the Sultan of Terengganu, is the youngest Malay ruler. There are six sultans in Malaysia. One of these six, in this case Yang Zainal Abidin, has been elected as the King of Malaysia. He is the constitutional head of the country. His official residence is Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur. The palace has a ground area of 28 acres. It overlooks the Klang River.

Official residence: Istana Negara – Kuala Lumpur

18. Margaret II – Queen of Denmark

Margaret II, the queen of Denmark, is a great painter. She is also known for her addiction to tobacco. The queen has multiple palaces. The winter residence is at Amalienborg palace; the summer residence is at Marselisborg palace (or Graasten Palace or on the royal yacht); and the spring and autumn residence is at Fredensborg Palace.

Official residence: Amalienborg Palace ( winter )

19. Akihito – the Emperor of Japan

Emperor Akihito is the 125^th emperor of Japan. His rule is now merely ceremonial. The king is considered to be a direct descendent of God. The Imperial Palace in Tokyo is the official residence of the emperor. It is open to the public on just two days of the year – January 2, when the king wishes New Year to his subjects, and on December 23^rd – his birthday.

Official residence: Imperial Palace in Tokyo

20. Abdullah II – King of Jordan

King Abdullah is the constitutional head of Jordon and retains substantial power. He has contributed greatly to the economic revival of the country and he is applauded for his pro-reform outlook. He is an alumnus of the Oxford University. The Raghadan Palace is the official residence of the King.

Official residence: Raghadan Palace

21. Henri – Grand Duke of Luxemburg

Henri, the Grand Duke, is the head of the state of Luxemburg. He is known for his anti-euthanasia stands. Interestingly, he is a member of the International Olympic committee. The Grand Ducal Palace is his official residence. It is an awesome palace, located in the middle of the city. Built in 1572 as a town hall, it has become a palace replete with history.

Official residence: The Grand Ducal Palace

22. Harald V – King of Norway

Harald V is the king of Norway. The king has no real powers, but only ceremonial authority. He resides in the Royal Palace in Oslo. The palace was built in the first half of the 19^th century.

Official residence: Royal Palace, Oslo

23. Juan Carlos I – King of Spain

Juan Carlos I, the king of Spain, is highly popular among his subjects. He helped in establishing democratic governance in Spain. The Royal Palace in Madrid is the designated residence of the King, although the king prefers to live in a smaller palace on the outskirts of Madrid. The Royal Palace is still used for state occasions. It is the largest palace in Western Europe. It has a total area of 135,000 sq. m and has over 2800 rooms.

Official residence: The Royal Palace of Madrid

24. Carl XVI Gustaf – King of Sweden

The present monarch of Sweden is King Carl XVI Gustaf. He is the seventh king in the Bernadotte dynasty of Sweden. The Royal Palace of Stockholm is the official residence of the king. However, the private residence of the royal family is the Drottningholm palace. The palace has 609 rooms and is considered as one of the largest royal palaces in the world.

Official residence: Royal Palace of Stockholm

24. Norodom Sihamoni – King of Combodia

Norodom Sihamoni is the king of Combodia, although under the present constitution, he has no real power. The royal palace of Phnom Penh is his official residence. The palace was constructed over a century ago and it hosts all major ceremonial functions of the country. Foreign dignitaries also stay here.

Official residence: Royal Palace of Phnom Penh

26. Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk – The Dragon king of Bhutan

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchukm is the Dragon king of the secluded Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan. The Oxford-educated bachelor of 28 years is the youngest reigning monarch in the world. The Tashichoedzong Palace is the official residence of the royal family. The palace houses the government and the central clergy of monks. It remains open to the public during festivals, weekends, and after office hours.

Official residence: Tashichoedzong Palace

27. George Tupou V – The king of Tonga

George Tupou V is the ruler of the Polynesian archipelago that consists of 150 islands. The king lives in the royal palace of Nukualofa, the capital. The palace is wooden and is not open to the people. The king made strong fencing arrangements after some people broke the old, sacred fence after 1990.

Official residence: Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa Tonga

28. Letsie III – The king of Lesotho

(Letsie III / lesotho.gov.ls)

Letsie III is the king of Lesotho. Interestingly, Lesotho is the only independent state in the world that lies over 1000 meters above sea level. The Royal Palace in Maseru is the official residence of the king.

Official residence: Royal Palace in Maseru, Lesotho

5 Headed snake in India funny

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I was so surprised to see this picture when a friend of mine sent it to me. This is a snake found in a temple at Karnataka.

Looking like a creature from mythology, multi-headed animals occur in real life as conjoined or parasitic twins. It is not just in mythology that creatures are given to have two or more heads. This condition where an animal or human which has more than one head is termed as polycephaly caused due to developmental abnormality during gene mutation.

Many mythologies like Hindu, Chinese, Greek,etc has references to such a 5 headed snake in their epics. We have so far read about such a snake only in historic stories and epics . I'm sure it will be surprising to most of you as much as myself, to see such a rare species still being alive.

No Cry

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Bullying Mommy

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He Said, She Said..

2011-11-21T04:34:00.000-08:00

Jessica Jane Clement Is Taking A Dip In Pool

2011-11-20T14:32:00.000-08:00

>>>>>>

Beautiful Sport Girls

2011-11-20T12:31:00.000-08:00

Sport gives us a lot of excitement, emotions, adrenaline rushes, and satisfaction. I’ve always liked sports of any kind, and after looking at this ladies, I’m even into girls sports! These girls are talented, great in their sports, and drop dead gorgeous! Just choose any sport, and you’ll find at least one beautiful girl. This is not some kind of final list, it’s just random pick from so many beauties. Now, I’m watching all sports, for more excitement and satisfaction!

Ana Ivanovic

Daniela Hantuchová

Marisa Miller

Erika Prezerakou

Lauren Elizabeth Jackson

Gabrielle Reece

Victoria Azarenka

Jennie Finch

Natalie Gulbis

Dara Torres

Ashley Tappin

Malia Jones

Maria Kirilenko

Maria Sharapova

Alisson Stokke

Top 15 Celebrities With Big,Healthy Butt

2011-11-20T11:34:00.000-08:00

One might say Big b*tt are the new black in Hollywood. A big backside, like the ones belonging to Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce or Kim Kardashian, could help fight diabetes, say top Harvard Medical School researchers.
For sure last year New York’s Daily News wanted us to believe in an article titled “Rearing to go! Big backside are summer 2010’s hottest trend,” Gina Salamone posits that big backside are actually the height of summer style .
Salamone cites the increasing popularity and megastar fame of women like Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams, both of whom have had their posteriors lauded all over the world. An article on The Sun UK
states “Men will always prefer a big J-Lo bottom,than a pretty face”.As
some big backside can be weight issue. Scientist and Doctors researched
shows majority of men said IT’S not so much the size of a backside that
is important, but its shape.
Big backside were celebrated in the 1992 hit ‘Baby Got Back’ by Sir
Mix-a-Lot, whose video of the tune was ranked number 17 on VH1′s 100
Greatest Songs of Hip Hop last year.
I compiled this list of Top 15 celeberities with big and best-shaped backside:

1.Jennifer Lopez

J-Lo put big booties on the map and that brings her number one on our
list of the best backside in Hollywood. Her rump is reportedly insured
for $27 million and we think it is worth every penny. She is credited
with bringing b u t t back into fashion and for that we will forever be
grateful. She proudly showed off her assets on the cover of Stuff
magazine’s Sept. 2001 cover, one of the magazine’s best selling issues
in history. – in shorts that cost thousands of dollars, no less. Other
b*tts may come and go, but we think J-Lo will be defending her throne
for a long time to come.

2.Kim Kardashian

Her gravity defying backside- along with the s*x tape, long list of
celeb boyfriends(mostly black guys) and one time BFF status with Paris
Hilton – helped catapult Kim Kardashian to new heights of fame. She’s
also been the subject of b*tt implant rumors but she said “no way it is
real,i will never outlive those rumors. No implants, no injections, no
anything to my backside.”

3.Beyonce

She coined the term “b-*-*-t-y-l-i-c-i-o-u-s” and it’s obvious why.
Her best selling bottom caught the eyes of star rapper Jay-Z and made
headlines when Beyonce appeared in nothing but a leotard and heels in
the video for her hit “Single Ladies.”

4.Serena Williams

Serena Williams is as famous for her b**ty as she is for her
tennis — but according to Serena herself, there’s another woman
out there whose b*tt puts hers to shame. Take a wild guess who…

5.Nicki Minaj

When rapper Nikki Minaj burst onto the scene last year her talent as
an artist had a number of people talking, but it seems that another
asset of Nicki’s also became a much talked about her b*tt being
implants.

6.Vida Guerra

While she’s not as well known as other ladies on our list, Vida’s backside is world renowned. She won FHM‘s
Best B*tt In The World Award not once, but twice.She models,
sings and acts, but she owes much of her recognition to her body.The
fact that she won FHM’s Best B*tt Award twice keeps her sexy and relevant at all time.

7.Nicole ‘Coco’ Austin

There is no doubt that Mrs. Ice- T, Nicole ‘Coco’ Austin, is very
proud of her body. She is prone to posting b*tt shots of herself
on twitter, and it is highly likely she backs into rooms instead of
walking into them.
She is constantly defending herself from rumors that she had her
backside enhanced. “100% All Natural! I had my b**bs enhanced at 18
years old and that is the only plastic surgery that I ever have done to
my body.” Unlike her breast, her backside has been with her all her
life.

“The first time I was called “bubble b*tt” was when I was around 12. My
b*tt wasn’t huge but on my small frame it would bulge out a little bit
plus my back has a natural deep arch. My best friend and sister would
call my backside their crystal ball and they could see the future.”

8.Buffie Carruth

Buffie Carruth, also known as Buffie The Body, or simply Buffie, is a
model from Athens, Georgia best known for posing for hip hop-related
magazines and video appearances.
Thanks to models like ‘Buffie The Body’ the “Big B**ty” complex has
swept across US and is getting out of control.Every one is on there
grind to make ends meet so if that means shaking your b**t y at the car
wash in a bikini “So be it”. Buffie The Body was in B Moore at Titanuim
Motors hosting the big b**t y car…

9.Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel got her break playing a preacher’s daughter on TV, but she became famous when she posed n*ked for Gear magazine at just 17 years old. She then gave new meaning to the term skinny jeans in Texas-Chain-saw M*ssacre, shook her money maker as ex*t i c dancer in the film Powder Blue, and teased fans with the wet under-wear scene in Chuck and Larry – proving that her backside just gets better with time.

10.Sofía Vergara

Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara has the whole package. She’s
talented, gorgeous, and has an amazing b*tt.The former Colombian model
is current one of the most search celebs on the internet and has huge
media attention.She’s ranked #3 Askmen.com 99 Most Desirable Women of
2011.

11.Melyssa Ford

Model-actress Melyssa Ford has also been blessed with a magnificent
tush. In fact, many refer to the insanely curvaceous Melyssa Ford as
Jessica Rabbit.
Well, you’ve seen her shaking her ample b**ty in videos for Jay-Z, Ghostface Killah, and Mystikal.She’s known to be one of the most beautiful black Ladies in the world.

12.Eva Mendes

Eva Mendes’ backside is enough to turn a g a y man straight (we think). Getting n*ked for a good cause? We like!
Eva gave the world a front row view of her backside when she posed
n*ked for Peta. The campaign was unveiled in Rockefeller Plaza, but city
authorities asked organizers not to reveal the exact time or place of
the event because they were in fear of creating a mob scene.

13.Halle Berry

Her roles in Swordfish and Monster’s Ball
solidified Halle Berry’s place in Hollywood and on our list of the big
backside around hollywood. Jamie Foxx made every man in the world
jealous at the 2009 Spike TV’s Guy’s Choice Awards when he not only
kissed Halle on stage, but palmed her backside while she grabbed his c r
o t c h. Now that’s good TV!

14.Scarlett Johansson

She has one of the most voluptuous bodies on the big screen and
Scarlett Johansson is proud of it. “I’m curvy – I’m never going to be 5′
11″ and 120 pounds,” she says. “But I feel lucky to have what I’ve
got.” And we feel lucky to get to look at it.

15.Shakira

Her hips don’t lie, and neither does her b*tt. She finished third in
WENN.com’s voter poll for the world’s best b*tt.Shakira hit the
scene in 2001 thanks to her crossover album “Laundry Service” and
b**ty-shaking moves on stage.

26 Butts So Perfect You’d Think They Were Photoshopped

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Top 5 Movies Mistakes ever!!!

2011-11-19T09:27:00.000-08:00

5.Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

4.Home Alone (1990)

3.Spider-Man (2002)

2.Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

1.The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

VISUAL and digital effects companies, which helped make movies such as Happy Feet and The Matrix so successful, are the big winners from the federal budget arts handout, with increased industry incentives likely to lure more Hollywood post-production work to Australia.

A doubling of the post, digital and visual effects offset to 30 per cent will help companies such as Animal Logic, Rising Sun Pictures and Fuel VFX compete against other countries to secure work on big-budget international projects, industry players say.

''We [in Australia] are well respected for our skills and craft but you have to compete financially as well,'' said the policy and communications manager at Fuel VFX, Trish Graham, who cited the high Australian dollar and generous movie production incentives in Canada as the main constraints on the Australian industry.

''Winning work from Hollywood is difficult under the best of circumstances … This will ensure continuing work for existing players.''

The bulk of the federal government's arts package has gone to the screen industry, with $56 million of assistance making it easier for feature film, TV and online productions to qualify for production offsets paid via the taxation system, while providing direct funding to low-budget documentary makers.

The visual arts sector was disappointed there was no decision to extend a joint federal and state visual arts and crafts program worth about $12 million a year. And despite heavy lobbying from arts administrators, the sector is still subject to the government's so-called efficiency dividend, which effectively claws back most of the CPI-indexed increase to funding for arts organisations.

The increase in the post-production offset is expected to reap the biggest benefits to the screen industry because it should ensure work for Australia's stand-out special effects sector.

''It is part of the industry that we think Australia is very good at,'' said the chairman of Screen Australia, Glen Boreham. ''There is an untapped pool of potential to bring more work into Australia and to expand the market.''

In an otherwise tough budget, $56 million for the screen industry was a really good result, he said, and reflected that the government had listened to the industry.

Feature films, TV and online productions with budgets of as little as $500,000 are also now eligible for a producer offset, down from $1 million, which is expected to encourage new producers and those with more innovative and experimental work to make films.

Direct funding of $11 million to small-budget documentary makers was also welcomed, in part because it would broaden the skills base in the wider screen industry.

There is some new fashion around the world that it is something extraordinary if you have sooo big tits that they are bigger than your head. For a long time Pamela Anderson was the one who had the biggest implants, but I think she is no longer the biggest star. Some of those girls even have a certificate that their boobs are the biggest in the world!

2011-11-19T09:22:00.000-08:00

There is some new fashion around the world that it is something extraordinary if you have sooo big tits that they are bigger than your head. For a long time Pamela Anderson was the one who had the biggest implants, but I think she is no longer the biggest star. Some of those girls even have a certificate that their boobs are the biggest in the world!

Crazy and Funny Sports Photos Taken at The Right Moment

2011-11-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

2011-11-16T07:42:00.000-08:00

Gaddafi's Female Super Guard

2011-11-16T07:11:00.000-08:00

Animal Hands

2011-11-16T06:58:00.001-08:00

Cameltoes

2011-11-16T06:56:00.000-08:00

Miss Arab world 2011

2011-11-16T06:48:00.000-08:00

Female Arab contestants have competed during “Miss Arab World 2011″ pageant in Cairo, November 11, 2011.
That’s not the usual beauty pageant… At least it’s not a beauty pageant that we in the West are used to. These ladies don’t strip down to their bikinis, don’t have plastic in their breasts, lips, etc. But somehow, they still manage to look nice and be beautiful. What do you think about this? Do you find them beautiful, or do you think this is all too bizarre and weird?

I Never Miss A Weather Forecast… Unless I’m From Finland.

2011-11-16T06:44:00.000-08:00

Paris Hilton Has Blue Eyes (and Other Hollywood Lies Read more: Paris Hilton Has Blue Eyes (and Other Hollywood Lies) | The Fashion Spot http://www.thefashionspot.com/celebrity-fashion/news/109939-paris-hilton-has-blue-eyes-and-other-hollywood-lies#ixzz1dsXUOh2S

2011-11-16T06:33:00.000-08:00

In Hollywood, things are not always as they seem. We expect a certain amount of glitz and glamour from our stars, and we love to watch the illusion. Tales of natural vs. plastic are spun, and even some of the most resistant celebs fall prey to the look of perfection determined by the top plastic surgeons.

Here are some of the top Hollywood beauty lies...

1. Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton, who rose to fame through reality shows and as a party girl heiress, has gone through numerous transformations—some noticeable, others hidden. While it’s obvious that Paris Hilton over-dyes her hair to get her signature light blonde locks, what isn’t as well know is that she was born with brown eyes. Photos from her childhood up until her teen years show the heiress looking more natural with her brown eyes, seen here in an old photo of Hilton holding a teacup chihuahua. However, in most photos of Hilton, she’s wearing her blue contacts.

Her eyes aren’t the only things to have undergone a change. Recent photographs have shown Hilton’s lips looking heavily (and, we imagine, painfully) collagen-injected. She also appears to have added breast implants to her physique.

2. Madonna

Madonna, seen in a split screen image before and after photo retouching (above right), proves that diet and exercise are more than what’s needed to keep a youthful image. Wearing a lace-covered hat, Madonna appears to have had work done on her cheeks.

A close up of Madonna (bottom right) shows what her skin looks like and the effects of aging. Seen leaving the gym, Madonna proves how difficult it is to maintain her appearance. With veins showing and her arms looking extremely muscular, she is willing to devote hours at the gym to maintain a youthful exterior.

3. Fergie

Fergie has been in the spotlight since she was a child star. This split shot (above left) shows her with curly hair, before the transformation began. Her nose appears wider and her eye shape is different. Dressed in a cheerleading uniform, a young Fergie had completely different features. Considering the difference in her appearance, we suspect Fergie has since gotten an eyelift, as well as breast implants.

4. Beyonce

Even with her natural good looks, Beyonce seems to have gotten a bit of help from the knife. Years ago, Beyonce, wearing a gold outfit on stage with girl band Destiny’s Child, had a natural bustline. However, a recent photo of Beyonce wearing a floor length gold dress suggest she's had implants, giving her already curvy figure more curves.

I'm Glad This Is Catching On

2011-11-16T06:26:00.000-08:00

A Sad Day for Tennis

2011-11-16T06:21:00.000-08:00

Simona Halep wants surgery to reduce the size of her breasts. After winning a host of junior titles and a place in the finals of the junior French Open last year, Halep is seen as one of the tennis stars of the future. But, the 5-foot-5-inch Romanian tennis star said she thinks her 34DD bust is holding her back.

"I'll have a breast reduction operation," Halep said "the breasts make me uncomfortable when I play. It's their weight that affects my ability to react quickly," she added.

WILL SOMEONE PLEASE TELL HER THAT WINNING ISN'T EVERYTHING! THIS SELFISH, SPOILED LITTLE BRAT SHOULDN'T BE SO CONSUMED WITH "WINNING MAJOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS". WHAT ABOUT US, THE EVERYDAY FANS..?

kim kardashia

2011-11-16T06:08:00.000-08:00

New sexy cheerleader against Paraguay

2011-11-16T05:59:00.000-08:00

Paraguayan beauty Larissa Riquelme these days staying in Argentina, where the America’s Cup in football. On Saturday against Paraguay at the stadium in Cordoba, fought with the Brazilian magicians ball, and Larissa, of course, simply had no right to not attend this match and support the national team of his country.
However, this time Riquelme observed the match, not with ordinary fans As usual, the press and the lodge is surrounded by entourage of several strong young men. Well, football fans have been because of what upset – Larissa, thanks to the World Cup in South Africa, has become a symbol “Guaraní.”
However, Riquelme should not be conceited – glory – a piece casual, and can easily slip away. For example, in the hands of as yet unknown blonde, also cares for Paraguay, whose pictures have scattered around the world. Benefit form a beautiful woman is no worse than that which has already become “pop” Riquelme.

Society, a work of art depicting the artist herself in more than 20 different female character (s)

2011-11-16T04:35:00.000-08:00

Different beliefs and the nature of life when human beings based on the time and place and the nature of belief and the kind of work that a person chooses for himself, identifies recurring patterns of shapes and characters that live around us. Difference between humans and the similarity in the forms of German artist tried to American parent (Nencki Klonder \ Nienke Klunder) highlighted in the work of art Votografa called it (the community \ Community). Artist so focused in their work to highlight the difference women in the photos the world (similar \ typical), the most famous in the aspects that have the option and the way in which Kalmbus Zina put the face and the type and method of clothing. So that the artist photographed herself in the circumstances of the different options as you see it is in the women around them. I leave you with a group images that the artist filmed at the end of its project.

University of Tokyo innovate jacket worn by those who provide concealment to hide from sight (Pictures + Video)

2011-11-16T03:55:00.000-08:00

A group of students and scientists at the University of Tokyo in Japan, the disclosure of innovation has raised a lot of global reaction, so they developed a technique to conceal things and objects in their work based on the techniques of camouflage and optical illusion (optical camouflage). Technique was presented to the media isnaads so interesting was a student dress jacket of concealment and the Loop to the followers of the event was able to see through his body of what is happening behind him.

Uses innovative technology blue screen the same principles used in the integration of images in television news as programs air. So simply if you want people to see through you (ie disappear) only Makhalafk Capture and re-broadcast through the angle of your body that it deems watching you. But this is just the most complex project has been used in the manufacture of concealment jacket materials (Metamaterial) is very small blocks smaller than the wavelength of light if built in one block, such as concealment of concealment, they do the opposite and connect the image to the other side. (For those who want a fuller explanation of continued references in the end of the article dealing with all the information on the project). And the movement of the jacket is now a two-dimensional images in the case of development to cover the third dimension, it will give the Absaa Achtfaa fully out of sight.

Video review of concealment of concealment:

New And Interesting Examples Of Housing Architecture – 60 Photos

2011-11-16T03:44:00.000-08:00

If you’ve visited Design Your Way before you must know that we are encouraging artists that are original and create wonderful things that have both aesthetics and function. In this case today, I will show you the works of a few talented architects who created beautiful houses, somehow different than the ones you usually see in your neighborhood.
In some of these cases, I couldn’t help myself and added some pictures with their interior cause they or the owners managed to put together impressive interior designs.
Leaf House in Angra dos Reis, Brazil – Mareines + Patalano Arquitetura

Kerchum Residence in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

First Crescent in Camps Bay, South Africa – SAOTA

Gorki House in Moscow, Russia – Atrium

John Dodge Compound in Wilson, Wyoming, USA – Carney Logan Burke Architects

Adams Fleming House in Toronto, Canada – Levitt Goodman Architects

Fieldview in East Hampton, NY, USA – Blaze Makoid Architecture

Esuoh House in Yallingup, Australia – Hofman and Brown Architects

Margarido House in Oakland, California, USA – Onion Flats (Plumbob Llc)

House in Brisbane, Australia

Paraty House in Brazil – Marcio Kogan

Beach House in Florida Beach, Australia – Iredale Pedersen Hook Architects

Hover House 2 in Los Angeles, USA – Glen Irani Srchitects

Alkozbilaa, obsession with Japanese cartoon characters tradition spread in the countries of the world (photos + video)

2011-11-16T03:24:00.000-08:00

Cosplay and is an acronym Costume playing, acting, fashion is a Japanese arts (kosupure), which began to spread in the rest of the world, and has appeared this kind of art first appeared through television commercials and then taking shape on the hands of amateurs to express their love for the character in the (series of cartoon \ anime) or personal story in the magazine (Japanese manga), game, or even a Japanese actor or actress with a distinctive personality and appearance.

It is known that Japanese people love animation and this art is nothing but an expression of their love of cartoon characters loved to have, but soon this kind of art that moved to the Western world, especially America and Europe, starting to move this art to the United States was at the presence of one of the owners of the studios in Japan to the Conference of science fiction in Los Angeles in 1984 and has Tatherbaldakurat, fashion, and the audience is the one who named Cosplay on the art of acting and fashion has evolved the name to the Japanese to become kosupure (Kosu of Costume and pure of Play). Cosplay picture of the gathering of girls wear the fashion world of Disney characters in a European country.

Became a place of this art celebrations and gatherings and special conferences wearing the amateur fashion personalities favorite and wandering in the streets and taking pictures with fans and do not stand an end the tradition when only the uniforms and he will these amateurs imitating their movements and the way their words, and in some celebrations are distributed the awards to the most tradition and Tqmassa for certain personal. In order to be a tradition in the track are keen imitators on the character selection of beautiful fashion and non-complex that can be worn easily as well as personal and pleasant and attractive. A picture of actress wears a costume characters for Street Fighter game famous.

The following is an elaborate tradition of Walt Disney's famous fairy.

Personal tradition of Lena in the series of Adnan and Lena.

Tradition in the character of Anna Carnevale della Luce della Luna.

We leave you with the rest of the photos, as show in the tradition of precision and playing the cartoon character.

Video representation and Cosplay costumes in the Gallery Anime Expo which is held every year.

Falls of Satan, one oddity of nature in the state of Minnesota (Pictures + Video)

2011-11-16T03:06:00.000-08:00

Satan Falls Devil's Kettle, one of the strangest natural phenomena unexplained, located in the garden of Judge Magney State Park in the state of Minnesota Minstauta U.S.

Divided these waterfalls into two sections, Section I (East) is in the River Brule, who drops some of the 15 meters from the stream waterfall, Section II (West) Faisb in the groove of rock Alriolaat so you can see the water and is conducted for a distance of 3 meters and then disappears the course of the water and did not know yet where to go or what is the correct geological interpretation of this natural phenomenon alien.

It is said that water back and connect with the main channel of the Nehru is also said to be resting in a big pond, but did not specify any location for any pool of water. The researchers in the past to bring down color pigments and a small tennis balls and other things with a small tracking Emsraha hope to know where it ends the course of the water, but to no avail.

Video of the Falls of Satan:

Paris Hilton bikini photos from Maui, Hawaii

2011-11-11T10:33:00.000-08:00

sassy buttocks

2011-11-11T07:45:00.000-08:00