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vineri, 28 octombrie 2011

Amazing Places To Experience Around The Globe (Part 1)


Preachers Rock, Preikestolen, Norway
Blue Caves - Zakynthos Island, Greece
Skaftafeli - Iceland

Plitvice Lakes – Croatia
Crystalline Turquoise Lake, Jiuzhaigou National Park, China
Four Seasons Hotel - Bora Bora
Ice skating on Paterswoldse Meer, a lake just South of the city of Groningen in the Netherlands.

Marble Caves, Chile Chico, Chile

Ice Canyon - Greenland

Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver, British Columbia
Valley of the Ten Peaks, Moraine Lake, Alberta, Canada
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall on the South Coast of Iceland

Petra - Jordan (at night)
Verdon, Provence, France
Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Norway Alesund Birdseye of City
Benteng Chittorgarh, India
Riomaggiore, Italy
Keukenhof Gardens - Netherlands.
The Wave is on the slopes of the Coyote Buttes, which are in turn located in the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, on the Colorado Plateau, Arizona.
Mount Roraima - Venezuela.
Seychelles

Restaurant near Sanyou Cave above the Chang Jiang river, Hubei , China.
East Iceland.
Lucca, Tuscany, Italy.
New York City



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Authenticity Either Is Or Isn't.


Authenticity either is or isn't.

When a brand pretends to be something it is not, the result generally backfires. Like this beautiful Chrysler “Style” commercialthat demonstrates that yes, Chrysler was synonymous with American style. The key word being WAS. Lesson: Even great advertising does not make uncool, cool.

Which leads us to think of bygone eras and authentic brands that are no more. Such as Benrus watches. Somehow the move to digital watches and colorful plastic timepieces took the seriousness out of watches. Is this good or bad? You decide for yourself but we are currently enamored with the 1940 Benrus Sky Chief. Real numbers, real hands, serious black or silver face, a real crown to wind it. Benrus Watch co. was founded in New York City in the 1920s by Benjamin Lazarus. Benrus was the official watch of the U.S. mail-carrying pilots of several cargo airlines. Known at its peak as the “Official Watch of Famous Airlines,” it was the official time piece of pilots at Delta, KLM, NWA and TWA. You can still find some of the authentic Sky Chiefs, and by forking out $2,400 or so, you may even be able to own one. - Bill Tikos

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Onscreen Style: Gossip Girl's Best Fashion Moments


The show may be over for the year, but we're still obsessing about Gossip Girl. Ever since its launch in 2007, Gossip Girl has been a fashion feast of style inspiration for a multitude of fans around the world. Placing the same importance on its characters' wardrobe that Sex and the City had before it, clothes that appear on Gossip Girl are often sold out before the show even airs. From Blair's penchant for headbands to Serena's constantly stunning evening dresses, the world has fallen in love with Gossip Girl and its spectaular fashion. Below is our tribute to some of this year's best fashion moments.
Serena Van Der WoodsenBlair Waldorf in J. Crew

Serena (Blake Lively) looked incredible in this dress and debuted the lace-bottomed skirt to perfection. We loved the muted dove grey color with matching shoes. Of course, Serena looks phenomenal in everything.

Blair (Leighton Meester) lost the headband in honor of her birthday party and wore a stunning J. Crew dress with grosgrain belt. Her elegant sideswept hairstyle and dark burgundy jewels were exceptionally flattering.

Serena Van de Woodsen in Diane Von FurstenburgBlar Waldorf
Serena loves a standout dress and this Diane Von Furstenberg doesn't disappoint. The print, cut-outs, and maxi length look stunning on her!

This look is classic Blair: a mix of stunning prints and matching handbag. Always put together and with a perfectly paired color palette, Blair's look is ultra feminine and very lustworthy.
Serena and Blair in Paris
Could there be anything prettier than Serena and Blair in Paris? Blair's fantastic prints and classic Parisian beret and Serena's choice of brogues (a first for the character) were a fitting choice for the City of Love, and made us want every piece of clothing!

Serena Van De Woodsen Blue PantsChuck Bass
These electric blue pants, pairing sensationally with Serena's metallic blazer, sparked a neon pant trend. Serena's flair for unusual, bright clothing and trends inspire fashionistas everywhere.

We couldn't leave out Gossip Girl's most dapper gentlemen: Mr. Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) always looks incredibly stylish. From his bow ties and waistcoats to his dark ways, we love the way he dresses and commands onscreen attention.

Blair Waldorf and Chuck BassSerena Van De Woodsen

Blair and Chuck are our favorite couple, and here they are both at their sartorial best. Blair's pastel blouse matches Chuck's salmon pink bowtie perfectly, as do their naughty personalities!

We love Serena for many reasons, but her infectious smile, beautiful figure, and gorgeous mane of hair make her look fantastic in any outfit.


Read more: Onscreen Style: Gossip Girl's Best Fashion Moments in 2010 | The Fashion Spot http://www.thefashionspot.com/celebrity-fashion/news/112882-an-ode-to-gossip-girls-best-fashion-moments-in-2010#ixzz1c5BEmvtn

Kim Kardashian Closet Confidential

The Kardashian sisters are famous for many things, most notable their juicy personal lives. But their style is just as compelling. The Keeping Up with the Kardashian stars threw open the doors to the their killer closets, revealing shelves organized with military precision, chic corners for sipping Champagne—and more than 100 pairs of Louboutins!

Planning Ahead
"When I bought this house, my first concern was will there be plenty of storage space?" Not a chance. She converted a guest bedroom into a master closet, while shoes and handbags have their own walk-in. Will she make room for husband Kris Humphries's clothes? "Slowly but surely. There have already been a few compromises!"








































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ESQUIRE:Shoe Porn: Sweet Classic High Tops by Nike



Walk in these because they're old-school.
Sweet Classic High ($80) by Nike, zappos.com
PLUS: Browse the amazing shoes that made the cut last month.


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GQ:Sneaker of the Week: Barker Black Hi Top


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Barker Black has been crafting some of the sharpest, (and best-constructed), dress shoes around since the 1880s. These days, they're best known for their perfect kick of attitude. For instance, creative director Derrick Miller is known for crafting his signature brogues with skulls and crossbones on the toes. Lately he's tried his hand at sneakers like these orange hi-tops that have the same feel. They're a little rock 'n roll and made to last, like all things Barker Black. Pick them up at their NYC and LA locations or give them a call. The folks who work there are more than happy to ship them to your door.
$500, available at Barker Black:
198 B Elizabeth St
New York, NY 10012
212-966-2166
450 North Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310-358-0293
For more information, visit barkerblack.com


Read More http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2011/10/sneaker-of-the-week-barker-black-hi-top.html#ixzz1c55pz5rF

joi, 27 octombrie 2011

Efectele catastrofale ale incalzirii globale: 10 state vor fi inghitite de apa. Care este situatia Romaniei


State din Asia si Africa, printre care Haiti, Bangladesh, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe sau Madagascar se confrunta cu grave probleme climatice. Incalzirea globala ar putea avea un impact catastrofal asupra acestor tari, arata un studiu realizat de Maplecroft, care a investigat sustenabilitatea a 193 de natiuni, informeaza Business Insider. Romanii nu au de ce sa-si faca griji: tara noastra a fost clasificata cu vulnerabilitate minora.


 Efectele catastrofale ale incalzirii globale: 10 state vor fi inghitite de apa. Care este situatia Romaniei
In realizarea studiului, au fost analizate efectele incalzirii globale (secetele, ciclonii, alunecarile de teren etc.) pentru ca fiecare stat in parte sa caute sa anticipeze amenintarile care-l pandesc.
10 tari vor fi inghitite de apa
Potrivit celor de la Maplecroft, Haiti,BangladeshZimbabweSierra Leone,MadagascarCambodgiaMozambicCongo,Malawi si Filippine sunt tarile care se confrunta cu vulnerabilitati ridicate de risc.
Statele Unite ale Americii au fost clasificate ca avand risc minor, asemenea multor altor state din nordul Europei. La fel a fost catalogata si Romania.
Semnele care arata ca schimbarile climatice sunt alarmante
De la cresterea temperaturii aerului sau oceanelor, pana la topirea masiva a ghetarilor, toate aceste schimbari climatice globale isi pun amprenta asupra planetei.
Grupul interguvernamental de experti sustine ca toate schimbarile climatice din ultimii ani au dus la o crestere alarmanta a emisiilor de gaze cu efect de sera. Vinovate pentru acest lucru sunt activitatile umane, din ce in ce mai daunatoare mediului inconjurator. Potrivit unui raport facut public in 2007, realizat pe baza descoperirilor a oamenilor de stiinta de-a lungul ultimelor decenii de cercetare, factorul uman este principalul vinovat de starea de degradare in care se afla Terra in prezent.
Temperaturile globale estimate de patru grupuri de cercetatori arata o incalzire a pamantului in ultimul secol. Mai mult, temperaturile au crescut alarmant in ultimele decenii, noteaza cei de la Business Insider.
Potrivit cercetarilor, temperatura medie de suprafata din Statele Unite s-a dublat incepand cu anul 1970. Opt ani mai tarziu, gheata din Oceanul Artic a scazut, in medie, cu 2,7% pe deceniu. In total, ghetarii din zona Oceanului Artic au scazut cu aproape 34% in ultimii 32 de ani.
Intre anii 1995 si 2006 s-a inregistrat cea mai calduroasa perioada din ultimul secol.
Temperatura medie de la suprafata globului a atins in iunieanul trecut 16,2 grade Celsius, cu 0,68 grade deasupra mediei secolului al XX-lea, de 15,5 grade, potrivit centrului de date climatice nationale al NOAA (National National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
Pamantul a avut temperaturi peste medie in ultimele luni, fiind deosebit de cald in Peru, in centrul si estul Statelor Unite, precum si in estul si vestul Asiei, conform datelor NOAA.
Alte parti de pe glob au inregistrat dimpotriva temperaturi mai scazute decat cele normale in iunie, printre care Scandinavia, sudul Chinei si nord-vestul Statelor Unite.
Temperatura la suprafata oceanelor s-a situat anul trecut cu 0,54 grade Celsius peste media secolului al XX-lea (16,4 grade). Temperatura la suprafata solului din iunie 2010 a fost cu 1,07 grade peste media celei din lunile iunie ale secolului trecut, care a fost de 13,3 grade Celsius. Aceasta temperatura este cea mai mare inregistrata pana in prezent.


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