Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saddam Hussein’s Gun Stash
These photos have been floating around the Middle East for a while now. Non one knows exactly who took the photos. I don’t know what kind of guns are in the first picture but the gold AK in the second picture is the flossiest killing machine I have ever laid eyes on.
sears tower
Sears Tower – “The Ledge”4 07 2009
Columbus’ own Andy Cihla took a weekend trip to Chicago and took some photos of the new ledge viewing area on top of the Sears Tower. I was reading about this a few weeks ago and thinking about how weird it would be standing up that high looking straight down… Scary stuff. It’s only been open for a few days so Andy is probably one of the first people from Columbus to have a panic attack 1450 feet in the air.
In March 2009 London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, Ltd., agreed to lease a large portion of the building and as part of the agreement obtained the building’s naming rights. In summer 2009 the building will be renamed Willis Tower.
Columbus’ own Andy Cihla took a weekend trip to Chicago and took some photos of the new ledge viewing area on top of the Sears Tower. I was reading about this a few weeks ago and thinking about how weird it would be standing up that high looking straight down… Scary stuff. It’s only been open for a few days so Andy is probably one of the first people from Columbus to have a panic attack 1450 feet in the air.
In March 2009 London-based insurance broker Willis Group Holdings, Ltd., agreed to lease a large portion of the building and as part of the agreement obtained the building’s naming rights. In summer 2009 the building will be renamed Willis Tower.
Friday, October 30, 2009
the worlds smallest and biggest revolver
The World’s Smallest Revolver Fits in Your Hand, The Largest Doesn’t25 07 2009
The SwissMiniGun company holds the crown for manufacturing the smallest working revolver, firing the world’s smallest live rimfire ammunition the world has ever seen.
Switzerland based SwissMiniGun’s C1ST miniature revolver, has a total length of less than 5.5cm (2.16in). It fires 2.35mm caliber ammunition; almost half the size of the most common rimfire cartridges in the world, .22 caliber, which are about 5.5 mm. The smallest commercially available centerfire cartridge is the 2.7mm Kolibri.
According to SwissMiniGun, “(The) miniature is a double action revolver and has all the same features as are found on a real size gun.” It is stainless steel, comes with a leather holster, 24 live and 24 blank cartridges and a cleaning set; and sells for about $6000.
Due to firearm classifications and restrictions, the revolver is not allowed for import in many countries including the United States. It is available in France and Italy with no problems at all. It is also available, with special written permission, in Canada and Switzerland.
The .600 Nitro Express Zeliska revolver is the largest and most powerful handgun in the world, weighing about 6kg (13lb) and accepts 11.6mm cartridges, firing slugs at over 1,600 km/h(1,000 mph), and costing over $16,000.
The SwissMiniGun company holds the crown for manufacturing the smallest working revolver, firing the world’s smallest live rimfire ammunition the world has ever seen.
Switzerland based SwissMiniGun’s C1ST miniature revolver, has a total length of less than 5.5cm (2.16in). It fires 2.35mm caliber ammunition; almost half the size of the most common rimfire cartridges in the world, .22 caliber, which are about 5.5 mm. The smallest commercially available centerfire cartridge is the 2.7mm Kolibri.
According to SwissMiniGun, “(The) miniature is a double action revolver and has all the same features as are found on a real size gun.” It is stainless steel, comes with a leather holster, 24 live and 24 blank cartridges and a cleaning set; and sells for about $6000.
Due to firearm classifications and restrictions, the revolver is not allowed for import in many countries including the United States. It is available in France and Italy with no problems at all. It is also available, with special written permission, in Canada and Switzerland.
The .600 Nitro Express Zeliska revolver is the largest and most powerful handgun in the world, weighing about 6kg (13lb) and accepts 11.6mm cartridges, firing slugs at over 1,600 km/h(1,000 mph), and costing over $16,000.
Giant Jellyfish Invade Japan
“Scientists have since been racing to unlock the mysteries of this giant jellyfish species in an attempt to forecast invasions and prevent damages.
This June researchers at Hiroshima University made some of the first surveys of the jellyfish’s spawning grounds off the Chinese coast. The team found a huge new brood lurking in the waters, prompting experts to warn that another giant jellyfish invasion may be on the horizon.”
Obama Joker/Socialist Posters Beginning to Spread Across US
Parody posters of U.S. President Barack Obama made to look like Heath Ledger’s version of the Joker in The Dark Knight have started spreading throughout L.A. and other parts of the country but nobody seems to know who’s responsible for it.
Obama is shown with white makeup on his face and, like the Joker, he has his mouth slit wide open. Below the image is the word “socialism,” although I’ve seen similar pictures on the Internet that say “Why so socialist?” A version of the poster showed up in Atlanta as well.
Obviously, the Obama Joker poster is an attack on the president’s push to reform America’s healthcare system. He is apparently losing some support among the public for his plan and this was cleared with the latest survey conducted by the New York Times recently.
Obama is shown with white makeup on his face and, like the Joker, he has his mouth slit wide open. Below the image is the word “socialism,” although I’ve seen similar pictures on the Internet that say “Why so socialist?” A version of the poster showed up in Atlanta as well.
Obviously, the Obama Joker poster is an attack on the president’s push to reform America’s healthcare system. He is apparently losing some support among the public for his plan and this was cleared with the latest survey conducted by the New York Times recently.
R2D2 With 8 Video Games Consoles Built-In
I know nothing about this R2D2 cooler-mod, except that it seems to consist of 8 retro game consoles shoehorned in glorious higgeldy-piggeldy into R2, with a projector.
Kind of baller, kind of nerdy.
Kind of baller, kind of nerdy.
Laser Cut Dollar Bill Art
Scott Campbell, a talented American tattoo artist, has created a series of cool artworks by laser cutting stacks of one dollar bills.Very similar to the phone book celebrity art by Alex Queral.
Enjoy!
2010 Brabus Mercedes-Benz Viano Lounge
This Brabus concept van sure is nice, and if you can use a mobile office or entertainment center this might just be the best option. The built in espresso machine is great.
CARDIGAN
Comme des Garcons has emerged into the limelight of the fashion scene recently even though it was started back in 1969 by Rei Kawakubo. But ever since its collabo with H&M in Fall 2008, it has received much more attention. But that wasn't the only collabo Kawakubo took on. Nike, Levi's Chrome Hearts, Louis Vuitton, Lacoste and many more have also worked with this brand on different projects. Rei, the creator, has established more than 100 shops for her line which means 'like some boys' in French. Stars such as Katie Holmes, Samantha Ronsen, Kanye West and of course, Drake who shouted out the featured black cardigan in his song 'Congratulations, have been seen wearing this line. Not only has Rei taken on clothing but she has also created a line of unisex perfumes.
One of the most familiar parts of this line is the PLAY collection which has been seen in alot of media with the familiar heart logo. They run for more than just a regular tee but with such a nice design, people are sure to spend their money's worth on this line.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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