Senegal - One People, One Goal, One Faith Population: 13,300,410 (2013) Land Area: 196,190 sq km Natural Resources: Fish, phosphates, iron ore Capital: Dakar Political System: Federal Republic State Leader: Macky Sall (April 2nd 2012) Head of Government: Abdoul Mbaye (April 3rd 2012) Languages: French, Wolof, Pulaar, Jola, Mandinka Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine Franc (XOF) Major Religions: Muslim 94%, Christian 5%, Indigenous Beliefs 1% Major Ethnicities: Wolof 43.3%, Pular 23.8%, Serer 14.7%, Jola 3.7%, Mandinka 3%, Soninke 1.1%, European and Lebanese 1%, Ohter 9.4% Life Expectancy: 60.57 years (2013) Army Size: 13 620 (2004)Budget: 1.4% of GDP (2005) Senegal is located in Western Africa. Senegal is bordered by The Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Mauritania. CIA World Factbook: Senegal Wikipedia: Senegal
1972 Rothschild Illuminati Ball In December of 1972, Marie-Hélène de Rothschild threw a “Surrealist Ball”at the Château de Ferrières, one of the large mansions owned by her family. The invitations were written backwards, forcing the guests to use the assistance of a mirror to read them. The attire required was “black tie, long dresses and surrealists heads.” Upon arrival, the facade of the chateau was lit in red with the effect of making it appear to be on fire. text written by Canbra Hodsdon
10 Brilliant Pinterest Board Ideas From Real Brands Yes, Pinterest might be the fourth largest traffic driver in the world ... but it's still a pretty challenging network to use for most companies, especially for those in the B2B sector. Maybe you've claimed your company's Pinterest profile and added a board or two with a few pins. Or maybe you haven't even dipped your toe into the network yet. Or maybe, the last three sentences you just read were nonsense to you because you're rocking Pinterest all day long. Regardless of whether you're a Pinterest pro or an excited newbie, this blog post has got something to help you do your job better. 1) Lowe's: Build It! On Lowe's Build It! Lowe'sBuild it! See On 2) Petplan Insurance: Breed All About It -- Dogs We love this Pinterest board because it's a perfect combination of original, educational, and visual content -- all while featuring adorable dogs. Petplan Pet InsuranceBreed All About It: Dogs 3) WSJ: WSJ Graphics WSJ GraphicsWSJ Graphics 4) Benjamin Moore: doors! Benjamin Mooredoors!
HubbleSite - Webb Telescope - Infrared: Beyond the Visible The answers to some of the universe's greatest mysteries are being beamed through the night sky in light we can't see with human eyes...but it won't be invisible to us forever. "Infrared: Beyond the Visible" explores the wonder of infrared astronomy and the promise of the upcoming Webb Space Telescope. Get a sense of the sights Webb will capture, with its Hubble-sharp vision and ability to reach into the farthest depths of space and time. Infant galaxies! Just-forming planets! Cosmic space storks! Gallery of Infrared Astronomy Take a closer look at some of the actual astronomical objects featured in "Infrared: Beyond the Visible," and enjoy these additional infrared images. Carina Nebula Pillar Infrared light penetrates gas and dust clouds, allowing infrared cameras to see the stars within. Starlight in the galaxy's center dominates this visible-light image of Andromeda. Jupiter Hubble's visible-light image of Jupiter contrasts with the Gemini Observatory's glowing infrared view.
19 Elegant Geometric Tattoos By Chaim Machlev (Photos) All over the world, tattoo design is merging with modern art. One artist on the forefront of this movement is Chaim Machlev. Machlev creates beautiful geometric line tattoos that look like complex computer simulations. Chaim began his tattoo career in 2012 after quitting his job as an IT manager, and it was probably the best decision he’s ever made. More info: dotstolines.com | Facebook | Instagram (h/t: boredpanda & mymodernmet)
Slide Design 101: The Rule of Thirds I am often asked how one can make slides look more engaging and visually appealing. Today, I want to offer up one simple technique that does not require a background in design, or expertise at programs like Photoshop or Illustrator: the Rule of Thirds. What is it? Imagine splitting up your slide into 3 equal parts, both horizontally and vertically. Here’s how you can use it. The Horizontal Rule of Thirds When viewing your slides or camera viewfinder with this “thirds” lens (no pun intended), make sure you always place the eyes of your subject in the upper third. The Vertical Rule of Thirds When using the rule of thirds vertically, always set objects off to the left or right – never the middle. . Example 1: Example 2: These rules are also applicable to text since whitespace and the rule of thirds works with everything. Give this simple rule a try. READ MORE: Top Design Resources for Non-Designers About the Author Related Posts
VĚDA: Lucie noci upila, tak na zdraví! Jak praví pranostika, Lucie noci upije a dne nepřidá. Co to ale znamená? Častá interpretace tohoto přísloví praví, že na 13. prosinec připadal zimní slunovrat, a tedy nejdelší noc v roce před gregoriánskou reformou. Ve skutečnosti je to složitější. Směšuje se tady několik pranostik dohromady. Juliánský kalendář, z něhož vycházel i kalendář křesťanský, operoval s délkou roku 365,25 dne. Problém je, že oběh Země okolo Slunce trvá 365,24219… dne. Papež Řehoř XIII. proto v roce 1582 rozhodl, že se oněch přebytečných 10 dní vynechá. S ohledem na těch osm až devět dní mezi Lucií a slunovratem lze odhadnout, že asi tak ve 14. století mohla nejdelší noc v roce opravdu vycházet na svátek svaté Lucie a spekulovat, že někdy tehdy vznikla tvrzení o Luciině moci, nejdelší noci a nálezu zimy. Naše Země se otáčí. Ačkoli se zdá, že jsme zase už u nějakého jiného příběhu, není tomu tak. Převzato z blogu JanVesely.bigbloger.lidovky.cz Autor je pracovníkem Hvězdárny a planetária v Hradci Králové
The Minimalist Beauty of a Renaissance-Era Geometry Book Perspectiva Corporum Regularium (Perspective of regular solids), created in 1568 by German goldsmith and printmaker Wenzel Jamnitzer (1508–1585) and available online through the Getty Research Institute, is a study in shapes inspired by the five Platonic solids: tetrahedron, cube, octahedron, dodecahedron, and icosahedron. An article by Frank J. Swetz on the Mathematical Association of America’s website explains that the Platonic solids were thought to be the building blocks of four basic types of matter: tetrahedron of fire, octahedron of air, cube of earth, water of icosahedron. The 10-faced solid — the dodecahedron — symbolized heaven and the universe. In Perspectiva Corporum Regularium, Jamnitzer rotates and carves each of the solids to demonstrate how they might function as the building blocks of the world. Though science has since demonstrated the atom to be the most basic part of all matter, Jamnitzer’s studies possess a captivating artistic merit.
How KPIs Drive Success… As Well As Make You Slim, Fit And Have Shiny Teeth How to Engage Your Audience Offline and Online A question I often get asked is how one can involve his or her audience more when giving a presentation. Creating more exercises/workshops and opening yourself up to Q&A more frequently are options, but there are a few clever tactics that can be utilized to make your presentations even more engaging — both online and offline. Connect Early NBC’s Emmy Award-winning PSAs are famous for the line, “The More You Know.” Embrace the Right Mindset Remember that your presentation is a conversation between you and the audience. Once you start to drift from this, you will be headed down a path where your audience may feel like you are talking down to them, or like you are not taking their needs into consideration. Change Your Language Let’s imagine a traditional agenda slide. Involving your audience can easily be done. READ MORE: How to Get More Social With Your Next Presentation About the Author Related Posts
The Most Popular Words in the Most Viral Headlines 6.3K Flares Filament.io 6.3K Flares × There is no one way to create viral content. So many different variables go into a viral post—timing, emotion, engagement, and so many others that you cannot control. There is no viral blueprint. Thanks to some incredible work by the team at Ripenn, we have access to headline analysis from four of the top viral sites on the web—who happen to be really good at headline writing. The top words used in viral headlines The headline data from Ripenn came from four of the most click-worthy sites on the web—BuzzFeed, ViralNova, UpWorthy and Wimp. To give some variety to the list, I added the top headlines from 20 different tech, social media and productivity sites that we find ourselves reading and sharing often here at Buffer—sites like Seth Godin, 99u, Social Media Explorer and more (the full list is available in spreadsheet form)—for an additional 400 headlines to be analyzed. In total, I examined 3,016 headlines from 24 top content sites. You and Your This