World’s Tallest Building to Rise Higher than Mount Fuji
At 13,123 feet high, the massive, mountain-shaped building envisioned by Japan’s Taisei Construction Company would overshadow Mount Fuji itself by nearly 700 feet. That’s the equivalent of NINE Empire State Buildings stood one upon the other!
Top 10 and Bottom 10 Liveable Cities in the World 2006
The threat of terrorism and civil unrest is a major contributing factor to the cities that suffer from the worst liveability scores, as are poor development indicators. Note: Very interesting that the same cities are always on top of this type of poll. Relaxed marijuana laws; no fear/war mongering; and little to no terroristic threats or big brother. Coincidence? I think not…
21 Proven Motivation Tactics
If you want to make things happen the ability to motivate yourself and others is a crucial skill. At work, home, and everywhere in between, people use motivation to get results. Motivation requires a delicate balance of communication, structure, and incentives. These 21 tactics will help you maximize motivation in yourself and others.
Sony announces high-definition DVR for the PlayStation 3 in Europe
Sony announces its newest attack on your living room: PlayTV, a high definition DVR that allows control and playback using a PSP. The catch? It is only going to be available in Europe.
Watercooling 101
There are few things in the enthusiast computing world that are as misunderstood and feared as water cooling. When done right, it can be a beautiful addition to a case while keeping temperatures down and noise low.
Gaping hole found in universe
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A giant hole in the Universe is devoid of galaxies, stars and even lacks dark matter, astronomers said on Thursday. The team at the University of Minnesota said the void is nearly a billion light-years across and they have no…
Top GOP senator: Bring troops home before Christmas
In a MSNBC’s News Live broadcast, Senator John Warner, the Armed Service Committee’s senior Republican, calls on Bush to bring the troops home before Christmas
White House Declares Office Off-Limits
The Bush administration argued in court papers this week that the White House Office of Administration is not subject to the Freedom of Information Act as part of its effort to fend off a civil lawsuit seeking the release of internal documents about a large number of e-mails missing from White House servers.
How the ‘Social Media Four’ Are Conquering the Web
With the release of their API’s, sites like Digg, Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube are taking the web by storm. Here’s a look at their plans for web domination.
10 Habits of Highly Effective Brains
The LA Times just completed a wonderful 4-part series on how learning and memory work. The NYT re-emphasized the importance of physical exercise for neurogenesis (the creation of new neurons). To put this news in better perspective, let’s review some good lifestyle options we can follow to maintain, and improve, our vibrant brains.
The Least Religious Countries in the World
When you travel to Europe or Asia, don’t be surprised to find that many Europeans don’t believe in God. Here is the Top 10 least religious countries in the world:
Chopsticks - The New Biofuel? Japan Thinks So
“Yup, crazy at it may seem, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is looking to introduce recycling bins to begin collection the country
’s hearty supply of disposable chopsticks. It appears, that on average, each of that nations 127 million souls discards 200 sets annually.”
