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Impossible Buildings by Victor Enrich
Apr 24, 2012 Barcelona-based artist and photographer Victor Enrich created these intriguing works of art through a combination of photography and 3D digital rendering. With over a decade of professional experience in the 3D architectural visualization field, Victor is able to bring a true sense of photorealism to his ‘impossible’ (rather highly improbable) buildings.Gideon Sundback
Gideon Sundback (April 24, 1880 – June 21, 1954) was a Swedish - American electrical engineer, who is most commonly associated with his work in the development of the zipper . [ 1 ]
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Incredible Anomorphic Illusions by Felice Varini
When it comes to surfing the Internet, Filipinos may have to be extra patient. This, as the Philippines was listed among the slowest countries in the world for loading Web pages on a desktop computer, according to a study from the Internet giant Google.
PH named world's 2nd slowest in Web page loading
Drug Addicts’ Group Joining 2013 Polls?
MANILA, Philippines - A group of drug addicts is applying for party-list accreditation for the 2013 polls at the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Philippine communist leader chides China for 'absurd' Panatag claim
Manila (Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN) - The founder of the Maoist party in the Philippines disapproves of what he calls China's imperialist and capitalist designs in the West Philippine Sea including the Panatag Shoal, where Chinese poachers triggered a standoff between Philippine and Chinese authorities.
Pinoy students develop ultrasonic washing machine
For centuries, washing laundry has always required a "particular" cleaning agent —from ashes and silicates of the Egyptians to your mom’s choice of detergent— to go with water. But a group of young Filipino engineering students thought otherwise. Their solution: ultrasonic cleaning method.
Soft drink cited as factor in N.Z. woman's death: reports
A New Zealand inquest has been told a woman's 10-litre (2.2 gallon) a day Coca-Cola habit may have contributed to her death, reports said Friday.
In this powerful and touching series by photographer Isa Leshko , we get an intimate glimpse into the lives of elderly animals. Below is a small gallery of these moving black and white photographs along with a short documentary on Isa’s Eldery Animals series by Walley Films . To see more images from this series or to purchase prints, please visit: http://isaleshko.com/elderly-animals
11 Touching Portraits of Elderly Animals
By Jessica GirdwainIf you've ever tried chia seed pudding, you know that superfood doesn't always equal superdelicious. Before you buy another bag of something that looks as if it belongs in a bird feeder, consider this: Just a pinch of oregano can turn even grilled cheese into a disease-fighting dish. "Technically, spices are vegetables in concentrated form," says Wendy Bazilian, RD, the nutrition adviser for the Golden Door Spa & Fitness Resort in Escondido, California.
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Photograph by Jim Richardson20 countries to adopt PHL initiatives to protect women, overseas workers
Twenty countries will adopt Philippine initiatives to protect women and overseas Filipino workers, especially in crisis situations, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said. In a news release , the DOLE said the Philippine position on four key labor and migration issues were successfully integrated into the regional framework of cooperation in the Abu Dhabi Dialogue II in Manila this week. The Abu Dhabi Dialogue is a dialogue of 11 countries of migrant worker origin which are members of the Colombo Process: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.MANILA, Philippines — The University of the Philippines (UP) on Friday said it is taking extra precautions in securing its online properties after one of its websites was defaced by what appears to be hackers from China. In an online interview with InterAksyon.com, UP System Information Office Director Danilo Arao said the security of the UP System website will be reviewed by concerned officials “and further improved because of this unfortunate incident.