Archive for January, 2015

The Egg – National Centre for the Performing Arts

The Egg – National Centre for the Performing Arts
National Centre for the Performing Arts is located in the heart of Beijing, neighboring the Great Hall of the People and Tian’anmen Square and covering 118.9 million square meters, and its total construction area is 217.5 million square meters, including nearly 46.6 million square meters underground garage. The NCPA, also known as the National Grand Theatre, is a surreal location in which to catch a show. Technically, it’s an ellipsoid dome... 

Wildlife Around Home

Wildlife Around Home
Animals around us come in many different species, sizes and inhabit different places, and live in different ways. Slug Puget Garter Snake Long-toed Salamander Oregon Salamander Red Squirrel Bear Hunting Coyote Barred Owl Raven Deer Barred Owl Steller’s Jay Oyster Catcher Bald Eagle credit: Ken McMillan  Read More →

Beautiful Photos of Heron Pond, Bushy Park

Beautiful Photos of Heron Pond, Bushy Park
Every year millions of Londoners and tourists visit Bushy Park, the second largest of the capital’s eight Royal Parks. The park has a distinctly rural character and is home to around 320 free-roaming deer. It is simply a wonderful place to get outside, walk away an afternoon and watch the sun slide spectacularly behind the horizon. credit: Derek N Winterburn  Read More →

Ford GT 2017 vs Accura NSX 2016 – Legends at NAIAS 2015, Detroit

Ford GT 2017 vs Accura NSX 2016 – Legends at NAIAS 2015, Detroit
Ford GT 2017 Base price: n/a, but 2005-06 models sold for about $150,000. Vehicle layout: Mid-engine, 2-pass, 2-door coupe Engine: 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 Transmission: 7-speed semi-automatic transmission Wheelbase: n/a Lenght X Width X Height: n/a 0-60 MPH: n/a Accura NSX 2016 Base price: $150,000 Vehicle layout: Mid-engine, AWD, 2-pass, 2-door coupe Engine: 3.7L DOHC 24-valve V-6 + 2 front and 1 rear electric motors; 480 hp comb Transmission: 7-speed... 

Nvidia Tegra X1 Designed for Cars, Smartphones and Tablets, CES 2015

Nvidia Tegra X1 Designed for Cars, Smartphones and Tablets, CES 2015
Nvidia unveiled a vehicle computer called the Drive PX that could help cars interpret and react to the world around them at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, The computer uses Nvidia’s new graphics microprocessor, the Tegra X1. It is capable of processing information from up to 12 cameras simultaneously, and it comes with software designed to assist with safety or autonomous driving systems. NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang presented... 

North Korea – Arirang Festival aka Mass Games

North Korea – Arirang Festival aka Mass Games
The Arirang Mass Games are performed only in Pyongyang, DPRK. The last Mass Games were held in Pyongyang between 22 July and 30 September 2013. The show were run 4 times a week. Since 1946, North Korea has regularly staged mass gymnastics games or performances that have grown ever grander and more lavish over the years. The Arirang Mass Games is meant to capture scenes from Korea’s modern history, beginning with the Japanese occupation, the division... 

CRH380A – The World Fastest Trains is China

CRH380A – The World Fastest Trains is China
CRH380A is high speed rolling stock which was developed by the China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock Corporation. The CRH380A topped out at speeds of 302 mph. The 302 mph top speed makes this the fastest legal way to travel by land. However, the speed of the train is reduced in regular operations. The CRH380A high-speed train is one of the four Chinese train series which have been designed for the new standard operating speed of 380 kmh or 236... 

Rose Parade 2015 in Pasadena

Rose Parade 2015 in Pasadena
The Rose Parade is an all-time favorite parades to see, and it kicks off each New Year in Pasadena on January 1, 2015. Pasadena attracts over 1 million spectators to the parade. It is also known as the Tournament of Roses. The 126th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed “Inspiring Stories,” took place Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, at 8 a.m. (PST) featuring majestic floral floats, high-stepping equestrian units and spirited marching bands. credit:... 
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