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Minggu, 27 Mei 2012

Luxury and Famous Railway Stations of the World


We Sometimes Would rather Employ A Vehicle rather than Traveling with a Train.
As Some Railway Stations Leave Us with Serious Doubts About Our Wellness and Safety. A few of these Railway Stations wouldn’t Look unnatural within our Worst Bad dreams.
Some Stations obviously Are Simply Basically Strange Searching as well as Somewhat Over Designed or just Trying Way Too Hard to become Something They Aren’t.
Here Are the Strangest Railway Stations Learned That Exist All Over The World.
1. Brockenheimer Warte. Frankfurt You’ll need a feeling of humour to visit out of this station, anybody that has stress attacks about trains derailing, shouldn’t visit this station! It’s like something from a Harry Potter movie is it not?! Very upside lower searching and isn’t exactly inviting.

 2. Michigan Central Station, Detroit Built-in 1913, Michigan Central Station is definitely an legendary building in lots of ways, especially to folks of Detroit, however this behemoth is under orders to become destroyed soon. It appears this type of shame however it’s most likely to huge to renovate and this this monster just been left to rot.

The weirdness originates from why did anybody develop a Stop on this type of scale? I understand they loved to become grand in older days however this is a little extreme. It’s allegedly the highest station on the planet, this one thing should allow it to be worthwhile saving from the potential awful fate. Oh and it is apparently haunted too! TAPS (Ghost Predators) looked into this place.
3. Nordpark Railway Stations. Innsbruck, Austria Nordpark consists of four stations, which are individually made to meet the requirements of every site but they’re all across the same types of lines when it comes to looks and design. This can be a condition from the art cable railway that perfectly compliments it’s surroundings however in a advanced way. Created by Zaha Hadid, this cable railway goes in the center of Innsbruck to the top Mountain in under 30 minutes.

4. Saint Louis Union Station. Missouri Built-in 1894, it was when the biggest and most popular stop on the planet. It had been converted in early 1980’s right into a luxury Hotel, that we think suits it’s beautiful architecture a lot better than a stop could ever. I am talking about who within their right mind would design something so gorgeous then utilize it like a stop – How strange?


5. Columbus.Ohio This station was built-in 1895 by Toledo and Ohio Central, but closed in 1930 after people were gone to live in Columbus Union Station. Ohio Firefighters Union are now using the restored building his or her headquarters. This Crazy building appears a mish mash of various buildings, from something wind mill searching, somewhat Chinese in locations however entered by having an American Penitentiary. It’s bizzare searching but beautiful simultaneously.

6. Estacion p Atocha. Madrid This station was reconstructed in 1892 following a fire by designer Alberto p Palacio Elissagne and Gustave Eiffel, famous for creating the Eiffel Tower. In 1992 an inside Jungle was grown, to enhance the individuals experience and also to boost the sights round the station, with more than 500 types of plants and creatures in habitation. Not so strange in architecture, however , strange getting a zoo inside a Stop, surely plants, creatures and trains don’t mix perfectly?


 7. T-Centralen Station. Stockholm All of the lines around the Metro meet in Stockholm which makes it the most popular stop around the system with more than 220 people going to it everyday. It’s also termed as a long Memorial on the planet, featuring superbly colored Wall art. The Station also uses its rocky core, instead of adding guy made materials as walls.


8. Expo Station. Singapore Created by Norman Forster and carried out 2000, this UFO formed station was created to serve the Expo Center in Singapore. It’s a little strange searching, but was constructed with the sun and rain in your mind. The UFO disc formed roof was created to reflect solar sun rays and also to keep your interior awesome for people however additionally, it reflects the folks from the station to the bottom from the disc, animating these to entertain the visitors walking past. Quite awesome indeed!

9. Shanghai Bund Sightseeing Tunnel. China This really is most likely the least and also the most bizarre train journey ever. Just like a psychedelic acidity visit to the senses by using it fluorescent lights and strange designs. The tunnel is only 647 metres lengthy and runs underneath the Huangpu River. I imagine this is fascinating for that first 5 minutes of the journey after which sickness and dizzy spells might start working!





Selasa, 22 Mei 2012

Injured Angry Birds After Fighting

Have you ever wondered Angry Birds look like after fight? Check this out!


these illustrations made by deviantARTist Scooterek








Rabu, 21 September 2011

coca cola the best way to clean your toilet

Either you love it or hate it, Coca Cola is the most popular drink of today. Billions of people around the world drink it every day, evan more than they should. And why Coke shouldn’t be consumed in large quantities? You will know when you read these suprising facts – the real truth that expensive Coca Cola commercials will never reveal.

1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries about 8 liters of Coke in the trunk to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.
3. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its Ph is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days.
4. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and… Let the “real thing” sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous china.
5. Coca-cola was first green.
6. While someone was having a competition “who can drink the most coke in one go” they drank 8 bottles of coke and died on the spot. This was because he had too much carbon dioxide and to less oxygen in his blood.
7. It was made for a hangover cure and a cure for headaches.
8. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals. Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion.



9. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
10. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, Remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.
11. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, And run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.
12. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
13. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive materials.
14. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years.
15. It used to contain cannabis but in 1905 it was removed due to public concern.


Jumat, 03 Juni 2011

The Secrets Behind the Ten Happiest Jobs

Now that I’ve graduated from college, non-specific degree in hand (what does one do with a BA in English?), the job hunt has begun. Looking around me, I see so many people who are unhappy with their jobs. Their days resemble a real-life version of Office Space, sans Jennifer Aniston; they sit in traffic, then they sit in a cubicle, then they sit in traffic again. If this is work, I want no part of it. 
But there have to be some who really love their jobs, right? There must be those who don’t cringe when they hear the alarm go off on a Monday morning because they know they’re about to spend a week doing what fulfills them. I’ve heard of these people. I’ve never met any of them but, as with Santa Claus, I’m willing to believe they exist in order to preserve my optimism. 

What Creates Job Happiness?
Everyone has a slightly different idea of what “success” is. Some won’t rest until they have several million in the bank, others prioritize family time, and still others crave public recognition for the jobs they do. Though we may think these things—money, fame, working from home, the office next to the coffee machine—will bring us happiness, they very often don’t. Actually, the ten happiest jobs in the United States, according to a 2008 study from the University of Chicago, “Job Satisfaction in the United States,” are all relatively low paying, with long hours and plenty of stress. And yet more than half of the people in these careers reported that they were “very happy” with their work. 


Whistle While You Work
So what are the ten happiest jobs? The results of the study, according to payscale.com, are listed in order below, along with the median salary for each. 
  1. Clergy, median salary of $44,102
  2. Firefighters, median salary of $45,553
  3. Travel agents, median hourly wage of $14.23
  4. Mechanics and repairmen, median hourly wage of $15.26
  5. Architects, median salary of $54,079
  6. Special Education teachers, median salaries of $41,344 for preschool through elementary teachers; $43,060 for high school teachers
  1. Actors and directors, salary varies greatly
  2. Scientific researchers, median salary of $72,435
  3. Industrial engineers, median salary of $61,729
  4. Airline pilots and navigators, median hourly wage of $63 
For the most part, these are service jobs rather than professional jobs. Though some of them pay well, the jobs with the highest salaries are at the low end of the list. So what’s making these people so happy? 
It could be the opportunity to interact with others on a daily basis. (IMing coworkers from across the sea of cubicles doesn’t count.) Most of today’s jobs have come to rely so heavily on computers and the Internet for communication, leaving workers feeling isolated, lonely, and stressed. People like the clergy, firefighters, and teachers, however, get to interact regularly with the public they serve and see the direct results of their efforts, adding to their job satisfaction. 

The Secret to Job Happiness: Learn a Skill?
The message I got growing up was that the more education you have, the better chance you’ll have of being successful and happy with your job. But the rankings on this list belie that notion. Most of these jobs require specialized skill training rather than a generalized education. 
Matthew B. Crawford, author of Shop Class as Soulcraft, has studied the loss of this kind of skill training in favor of liberal arts programs. Based on his experience as a motorcycle mechanic with a PhD in philosophy from the University of Chicago, Crawford reminds readers that so-called “trades” are invaluable both to society, for the goods and services they provide, and to the individual, for the sense of satisfaction one gets from working with one’s hands. 
Deconstructing society’s prevailing bias against manual labor, Crawford questions the educational myth of separating thinking from doing, arguing that to do so degrades workers on both sides of the divide. The person who sits in a cubicle feeling impotent and isolated suffers just as much as the mechanic who is told that his is a lower kind of work. 
Crawford’s argument makes sense, especially when you consider the types of jobs that are on the happiest list. They all allow for interpersonal relationships, require specialized skills that prohibit outsourcing and obsolescence, and create a sense of pride in the worker for a job well done. Without these key elements, American jobs are becoming both more tedious and more expendable, since workers with generalized education are easier to replace. 

So What Did I Go to College For?
At this point, I’d really just like any job at all. And I know I’m not alone. Maybe it’s the unemployment talking, but I think that whatever job I do get will make me happy in some way, even if it’s just by allowing me to pay my bills. Every job has its pros and cons; that’s why we call it “work.” You just have to find what makes you happy about the work you do. 
It’s important to remember that this survey is a broad one, based on gross numbers. There are plenty of people, I’m sure, who have jobs not on this list that they wouldn’t trade for anything. But it’s refreshing to remember that money and fame don’t equal happiness, nor does a degree from a prestigious university. 
Rather, the recipe for happiness is to find something that gives you pride and connects you to others. If your job does this, no matter how much it pays or whether it makes the list, look up from your desk and smile.


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Jumat, 06 Mei 2011

World's largest airport model opens at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg

The world's largest model airport has opened at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany. Miniatur Wunderland is the world's largest model railroad landscape, and its model airport goes into operation following six years of development and construction and an investment of 3.5 million euros.


The airport is a reproduction of Hamburg's international airport


The airport model includes 40 aircraft that take off and land, and 90 vehicles that autonomously move around the runways




A variety of cars in the parking 


A train station connects the airport to the rest of the model railway

Taxis queue to pick up passengers from Knuffingen Aiport


Knuffingen Aiport terminal buildings and car park


A retail park near the airport


The car park and control tower


Gerrit Braun positions model planes at the airport


Passengers disembark at the terminal



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Sabtu, 23 April 2011

Be careful all parents Too much TV bad for children





SYDNEY: A new study reveals that children who spend too much time watching TV are at a higher risk of developing several health problems later in life.

The study conducted by the University of Sydney in Australia found that 6 to 7-year-olds who spent the most time in front of the TV had narrower arteries in the back of their eyes, which increases their chances of developing heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes when they are older.


Dr. Bamini Gopinath, the study’s lead author, said: "Parents need to get their children up and moving and off the couch."

The first-of-its-kind study involved 1,500 children in 34 primary schools in Sydney.

On average, children spent almost two hours a day in front of a TV or computer screen and just 36 minutes in organized physical activity.

But those with the highest level of activity – more than an hour or so – had significantly wider retinal arteries than those who spent less than 30 minutes.

The damage appears to be caused by a combination of concentrating for too long on the screen and not getting enough exercise.

“This suggests unhealthy lifestyle factors may influence microcirculation early in life and increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure later in life," Gopinath added.


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Kamis, 21 April 2011

Marking Earth Day (Month?) in Meaningful Ways

Tomorrow is Earth Day. Well, is it Earth Day, Earth Week or Earth Month? Apparently, it’s all three.
But Earth whatever-you-call-it has, in recent years, become something of a PR bonanza. Businesses use April to strut their greenness, sometimes in trite or superficial ways. (“Come to our Earth Day sale!”) And some businesses  miss the point that they should be thinking about their environmental practices every day – not just on April 22.
Even so, it’s not a bad idea for businesses to commemorate Earth Day or “Earth Month,” and use it to reinforce their commitment to green practices, while engaging customers on the topic of environmental stewardship. An original purpose of Earth Day in 1970, after all, was to promote pro-environmental behaviors and policies.  We’ve made a lot of progress, but we still have a long way to go.

The challenge is to avoid the superficiality and mark Earth Day in meaningful ways that will resonate with customers. Here are some ideas for how to achieve that:
1. Explain the value of buying green products. It’s fine to have an Earth Day sale and offer discounts on your eco-friendly products or services – in fact, that’s a great idea. But make it about more than just selling “eco-friendly” stuff. Add heft by telling your customers how buying the featured product or service is good for the environment. A company selling products made of 100 percent recycled paper, for instance, might let customers know that recycling one ton of paper saves 7,000 Galons of Water 13 mature trees and enough energy to power the average American home for six months. Those are pretty powerful facts.
2. Raise money for environmental causes. Pick a nonprofit that supports or advocates environmental protection and donate a portion of sales around Earth Day to that cause. Make the gift significant enough that customers will care, and get them engaged. I think this upcoming Earth Day ''Cut-a-Thon'' by a Burr Ridge, Illinois, hair salon is a neat idea.
3. Set new, more ambitious goals for your business. No time like the present to consider ways to ramp up your green practices. Perhaps you’ve been thinking of substantially cutting your business’s energy use or starting a recycling program. Use Earth Day as an opportunity to raise the bar–and let your customers know.
4. Volunteer your time. There are lots of ways to get involved with local, national and international Earth Day events. Devoting a day or a few hours of your time and your employees’ time to an environmental-related event – even if it’s picking up trash at a local park – shows you’re willing to devote both time and money to the environment. It’s also a great way to engage employees around company green efforts.
Are you doing anything to mark Earth Day at your business? If so, what?

Source Click Here
Originally Posted By  Kelly Spors