Archive for February, 2012

The Infiniti Emerg-E Concept.


Infiniti has announced further details of a major new sports car concept set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show.  The Nissan-owned brand revealed February 3 that the model will be called ‘Emerg-E’, promising a low-emission, high-performance and high-technology car, with several firsts — and a new design direction for the brand.  The concept will use a range extender drivetrain, meaning that it will contain an electric motor and a gas-powered generator, as opposed to Nissan’s proven 100 percent battery technology used by cars such as the Leaf.

It will also have the drivetrain mounted in a mid-ship package, between the two axles, which the firm says is a first and significantly helps the weight distribution to improve handling — a concept which could be transferred to future production models, assuming it tests well.

The first partial photos of the model appear to show a low-slung form, with a two-seater cockpit and a shape which appears to have been at least partially inspired by the Infiniti Essence concept, revealed at Geneva in 2009.  The Essence was designed to celebrate Infiniti’s 20th anniversary, and while there have been no noises from Nissan on whether the Emerg-E will hit production, the trend seems to indicate that Infiniti is working towards a very specific goal.

 

2012
02/29
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The Science Of Hallucinations.


2012
02/28
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The Magnificent Map Of Rap Names.


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Names in rap have been the subject of much debate.  All the Lil’s and Young’s, the Wiggas, Jiggas, and N*ggas in the rap game all need a way to make themselves stand out.  And it wasn’t until ‘Pop Chart Lab‘ devised the ingenious chart below, that all the names, from all the greats came into an intelligible format for all to see.  This detailed guide to the semantics of rap names, the widescreen edition print spans over seven square feet and contains 636 rapper names as well as some all-time greats illustrated in the background.  Click the pic above to see the chart in all its glory.

2012
02/28
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Top 10 Sexiest Female DJ’s.


Art can be a beautiful thing, no matter what the premise.  There’s no doubt in my mind that DJ’ing is an art form, and some of the sounds that it creates are nothing short of beautiful.  Luckily for us, if the person creating that art is beautiful as well, its not a bad thing.  No one really cared what Picasso looked like, just that his work was unique.  People weren’t lining up around the corner to take a picture with Edvard Munch, we just know his famous painting “The Scream”.  And lets be honest… Frida was not the baddest b*tch on the block.  But in this day in age, male fans are blessed to have some very attractive, and very talented artists to listen to.  Below is a list of potentially the top 10 sexiest female Disk Jockeys on Earth, and before I get a flock of emails telling me that ‘such-and-such‘ does look as good as ‘whats-her-face‘ let me just remind you that as a DJ myself, talent is sexy.  So listen to some of the work before you judge the looks.

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10. – Charlotte Narni

 Charlotte started DJ’ing on 2 different Radio stations on which she had her own shows for over a year . She then began DJ’ing in Clubs and has worked in countries such as Greece, Sri Lanka, China, Cyprus, USA, Canada, France, as well as many UK gigs. She also heads a sexy DJ/Dance show under the name Narni Shakers, with 2 or 4 Dancers which has proved a massive hit everywhere they have taken it so far. They have travelled the world performing at many high profile events, and have danced for major artists such as Blu Cantrell, Tyrese, The Prodigy and Bassment Jax, as well as touring with big brands including Coca Cola and Hennessy.

Country : UK

Music : Hip Hop / Rnb, Funky Commercial House / Electro

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9. – Kellie Acreman

Kellie Acreman has been all over the World and the Uk in the last 18 months destroying the decks and the competition wherever she goes leading to her success as the UK’s leading No1 Sexiest Female DJ.  The 27 year old DJ, originally from Torquay in Devon, decided to leave the country life behind in 2005 and follow her dream of becoming a successful glamour model in the bright city lights of London.  She began her career in the now infamous ‘High St. Honeys’ competition placing runner up in 2005. Her sexy double page spread in the Magazine caught the eye of one of the top London agents who could obviously see Kellies potential and determination. That year her agent decided to put together the ‘FHM Honeys Tour’ the sexiest magazine tour at the time.

Country : UK

Music : House Music

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8. – DJ Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke loves music, she played her first set in February 2009 and is part of the glamor model/DJ group “headphones&heels”. shes DJ’d all around the world including China, India and America and appears regularly at Ministry Of Sound and entourage in Manchester. she loves lots of different types of music but DJ’s house and UK funky. shes also started to move behind the camera and is clearly a woman of many talents.

Country : UK

Genre : House Music

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7. – Lisa Kensington

Lisa Kensington delivers music with attitude, style, and grace. She blends ethnic beats with sexy vocals, playing them between some of the hottest tracks being released. Motivated by her passion in house music, she transitioned from a model to a Dj overnight. Aware that her femininity is a novelty in this industry she is not afraidto embrace it, a sexy ambiance has become signature to her vibe and sound.  With much practice and perseverance from the day she first dropped the needle on a record she has flawlessly mastered her own technique. Lisa leaves nothing to prove when it comes to holdingher own. She takes the atmosphere and your perception of house music and sets her unique tone. Music is pumping, energy is flowing, and the vibe just right.

Country : USA

Genre : House Music

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Listen to Mixtape : LIVLOUD Mix 2011

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6. – Tamara Sky

With a sex appeal equaled only by her consummate taste for party rocking, anyone whose libido doesn’t get a jolt from DJ Tamara Sky is probably dead. Shit, dead people get turned on by her DJ sets. She’s not even allowed to spin within 100 yards of a cemetery.  The Puerto Rican temptress moved to Miami Beach at 19 and started hanging out with some of the cities most notorious partiers. It wasn’t long before she fell in love with the energy of the clubs music and needed to rock the jams herself! She went from scratching in her house 5 hours a day to establishing international acclaim, both for her turntable skills and her sultry style. It wasn’t long before Playboy heard the buzz and elected her as its official DJ/playmate.

Country : USA

Genre : Electronic Music

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Photo Gallery : Tamara Sky in Kuala Lumpur

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5. – DJ Juicy M

Juicy M is one of the most successful DJs in Europe. Since 2006 she performed in more than 200 venues in more than 30 countries all over the world and this is just a beginning . There are only high profile clubs & events like Trofana Arena (Austria), Pacha (Egypt), Alcova (Singapore), Horizon Lounge (Dubai), The Rooftop (Hanoi), Kino Cottage (Mumbai), D’Lux (Kiev) and many more. In 2011 Juicy played at official Backstreet Boys VIP parties in Saigon & Hanoi during their tour in Vietnam. Behind that hot looking girl there is an ultimate scratch technique that is really challenging. Juicy M is always taking part in scratch and technique contests like DMC World Eliminations in Ukraine and World Technical DJ Championship in Dubai. She received the “Best DJane Of The Year” at ProDJ Awards in 2010.

Country : Ukraine

Genre : RNB / Hip Hop / Electro House

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Listen to mixtape : Around The World

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4. – Keli Hart

Keli got her start in early 2005 playing her first gig at the uber cool L’Otel in Sydney. Since then, in the space of only 5 years, Keli has played to hundreds of people all over Australia and Overseas. Keli’s meteoric rise is a testament to her natural ability behind the decks with an incredible presence that can’t be ignored. Nothing is lacking in Keli’s performances as shown time and time again – as she breathes new life into the scene, Keli Hart single handedly turns humble dance floors into worshiping grounds for music lovers.  Striking a perfect balance between an underground sound and floor fillers, Keli’s purest love is for sexy, sassy, dirty electro house mixed with tech & fidget elements and just the right amount of breaks.

Country : Australia

Genre : House / Electro / Breaks / Tech / Progressive

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3. – DJ Claudia Cazacu

Claudia Cazacu has positioned herself as one of the most highly anticipated new artists on the scene right now. As a DJ, her sets build from minimal influenced tech-house tracks that progress with expert precision to spine tingling tech trance to destroy dance floors.  As well as destroying dance floors wherever she goes in the world, with recent gig destinations including India, Australia, Vegas, Italy, Poland and Sweden, Claudia runs her own label, ‘COUTURE’, produces a monthly radio show, ‘HAUTE COUTURE’, which is currently aired on 14 stations worldwide and receives regular acclaim for her own cross genre productions, with recent tracks signed to massive Dutch super labels Armada and Spinnin Records.  Claudia’s recent productions have been licensed to Dutch super labels Armada & Spinnin Records with massive support from the usual suspects. Armin Van Buuren has picked up the highly acclaimed ‘Freefalling’ feat Audrey Gallagher for release on his ASOT label and also the 2009 A State Of Trance Album.

Country : USA

Genre : Trance

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2. – Mari Ferrari

Mari Ferrari is a well known female DJ’s who plays in the some of the most fashionable clubs in the world. Despite her young age, Mari already built a brilliant and an impressive career, starting way back in ’07 when she started touring extensively around the world.  As a producer 2011 was a blessed year for Mari, starting from her first Collaboration With Adam Reeves, She Created ‘REACH OUT’ [Gramma Rec] with remixes from Jesse Voorn, Daniel Bovie & Roy Rox, Denis Horvat, Martin Shape, Arbre Blass, a monster track which very few people could not have heard it since the release was played and charted from World’s best DJ’s and been included in many compilations, mentioning the last one, compiled by ‘Plastic Funk’ on the prestigious Clubstar Records.

Country : Russia

Genre : House Music

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1. – DJ Niki Belucci

Niki Belucci is the symbol of beauty, charm, eroticism, freedom, sexuality and energy. At 19 she spent 6 months shooting, then in 2003 she announced that she was quitting the industry as she wished to make a career of her former hobby, DJ’ing. By then she had been performing in small clubs with her vinyl plates entertaining club goers around the country. In a real professional sense, Niki entered the club life in the fall of 2003. Thanks to her talent and ability to perform well under pressure, she had about 160 performances during her first year in Hungary and in the neighboring countries altogether. More and more new gates opened up to her in the upcoming years mainly Austria, Germany and Russia, while she also continued to perform in her homeland.

2012
02/28
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The Vershina Trade & Entertainment Center.


‘The “Vershina” Trade and Entertainment Center’ is the first five-star international shopping center in Surgut and offers space for retail, extreme sports areas, dance studios, restaurants, bars and an underground night-club. On a total gross floor area of 35,000 sqm spread over eight stories, the building provides around the clock activities for all visitors, young and old.’ Designed by Erick Vanegeraat; Photos by Alexey Naroditskiy.

2012
02/28
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Weezy’s Million Dollar Beats.


Weezy was rocking million dollar Beats By Dre headphones that were created in collaboration with Graff Diamonds courtside at the NBA All-Star game. Add that up with his diamond grills and… I’ll let someone else do the math.

And disregarding the reports of people saying that Wayne was “high as a kite”, everyone seems to be talking about the Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne kiss (on the lips no less) at the NBA All-Star game. Drake looks like he’s feeling anything but proud.

2012
02/27
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Tyga – Rack City Remix (Official Video).


Rack City was such a recognizable track, that a remix was only the logical step in keeping the banger alive on the airwaves.  This time around, YMCMB’s Tyga teamed up with Wale, Fabolous, Young Jeezy, Meek Mill and T.I. to deliver a remix worthy of radio spins I’m positive it’ll attain.  Check out the official video below.

 

2012
02/27
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16 Awesome Package Designs… For Beer.


16 examples of well designed beer packages from all over the world, for your inspiration.  Check the method below.

2012
02/27
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CK One – The Unisex Make Up Line.


Popular unisex fragrance CK One is expanding into color cosmetics, with aims to offer simple makeup to suit both men and women.  Comprising products including skin perfecting concealers and foundation as well as bronzer, blush, mascara and color cosmetics such as eye shadow and lipstick, the packaging will be matte black and white to evoke the practical approach to beauty.  Many items have been designed to make life easier, including a 3-in-1 Face Makeup which blends serum, primer and face makeup into a lightweight formula.  The collection will launch at Spanish department store El Corte Inglés in March before reaching destinations including the US, Australia and France in April.  Other countries including the UK, Germany and Brazil will follow in fall 2012. Price points begin at around $13.  The ad campaigns will launch in March, starring an array of models including Lara Stone and males such as Viggo Jonasson and Yuri Pleskun. It is expected the line’s simplistic approach will appeal to men too.  “CK One color is not about transformation or dramatization. It’s about looking real, defining yourself and adding intensity,” VP of marketing for Calvin Klein Fragrances Thomas Burkhardt was quoted as saying in WWD.

2012
02/27
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L’Odyssée de Cartier.


On 4 March 2012, Cartier will unveil “L’Odyssée de Cartier”, a film of 3’30 that was two years in the making with a team of fifty talented people from around the world.  This film, which recounts an ongoing legend suffused with over 160 years of history, is the epic story of the King of Jewellers moved by its passion for creation and for interacting with the world’s cultures.  The heroine of this short film is the panther, the icon of Cartier since 1914. The emblematic creature goes on an imaginary voyage, between dream and reality, leaving its mark on the continents that have enriched Cartier style.  Through this film, Cartier offers a unique moment of escape, inspired by the desire to enchant, to share its passion and to communicate its values.  You will have the opportunity to discover the first screening of this film via an exclusive screening on March 2 on Cartier’s Facebook page.

2012
02/26
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FUNK So Hard.


The band b.FUNK has been pumping out custom made hits for quite some time now, but their newest release “FUNK So Hard” is a whole different animal.  A mix between a cover song and a remix, b.FUNK took “Niggas In Paris” and sprinkled it with an entirely new assortment of instruments, lyrics by B.C., and an incredible new energy.  Check the method below.

2012
02/26
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Emilio Rojas – Showoff (Radio Freestyle).


Radio freestyles are a dime a dozen, and it takes something quite substantial to make one stand out now a days. But the emcee Emilio Rojas spoke some memorable lines in a way that I haven’t seen in quite some time. Check the method below.

2012
02/26
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Vacuum Sealed Love Bugs.


In the fascinating series “Flesh Love” by Japanese artist Photographer Hal, different couples were vacuum-packed together and then photographed.  I’m not exactly sure how Hal was able to do this without suffocating anyone, but part of the magic is not knowing how its done… Check the method.

2012
02/26
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The Belt Driven Devon Tread Watch.


New in the Watchismo Vault collection, the $17,500 Devon Tread watches, which use a cunning system of belts and optical sensors to keep and display the time. No, I don’t have $17.5K to drop on something like this right this second, but if you asked me to imagine what a $17.5K watch should look like, it would be something much like this: “The exposed movement is a mesmerizing display of the patented interwoven system of conveyor belts. This series of belts includes critical elements that allow the optical recognition system to know every belt position at all times.”

2012
02/26
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STD’s On The College Campus.


…And knowing, is half the battle.

2012
02/26
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Where The F*ck Do You Wanna Drink?


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Everyone knows about Yelp, Four Square, and any of the other typical means to find a good restaurant, bar, or meeting place.  But for those of us who just want to straight up get a drink as close as possible to where we’re standing that second… there’s “Where The F*ck Should I Go For Drinks.com”.  Quite a simple solution to finding a close by bar.  Simply put in your address, and you’ll be pointed to the nearest watering hole.  No separation by class, or price, or status, or type… just a direct line to where you can get your drink on.  Click the pic to try it out.

2012
02/24
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A Somosaguas House By A-cero.


From the first moment the house clearly shows its intentions, and risky stylized forms, thanks to a subtle handling of curves that match harmoniously with their natural context without sacrificing a distinctly modern look. Horizontal lines dominate volumes, which are superimposed in layers, from a partially visible basement, forming layers that appear to emerge naturally from the ground.

The lines outside and inside of the house are trying to produce sculptural volumes, in fact A-Cero architecture is largely inspired by the great sculptures of contemporary artists like Richard Serra and David Nash and land art. Art and Architecture have gone hand in hand in this and all their projects.

On the ground floor, the main lobby is highlighted, situated beneath a curved canopy that adds a great deal of space, from where the rest of the house spreads out; the living room, dining room, master bedroom suite including a closet and bathroom, gymnasium, indoor pool, kitchen and office.

On the second floor lies a painting studio in a long and curved deck, enjoying excellent natural light and views over the surroundings. The basement floor is dedicated to leisure and health, and welcomes the following areas: Txoko, game room, locker rooms for the outdoor pool, massage room, theater, wine cellar, gym, storage area and the service and facilities for the entire dwelling.

In the treatment of the garden, A-Cero wanted to achieve a connectivity between the inside and outside of the home in spite of the slope that exists between the street access and lake. They solved the problem using descending lateral landings of slate gravel leading from the enormous terrace of teh first floor to the garden.

The ground floor or basement of the house has direct access from each room of that floor.  Both the ground floor terrace and the pool deck are of the same material as the floor inside the house, (techlam) in white, very good material for both interior and exterior use. This will ensure continuity between indoors and outdoors.

The landscaping, designed by A-Cero, is clearly Japanese-inspired, as shown by the abundance of large bonsais and different species of flowering trees and bojs.  Also, large ornamental rocks bought from Galicia were carefully placed. The large curved swimming pool (400 sq m/ 4,300 sq ft), is covered with a dark gray liner (PVC laminate slip). The pool features the “disappearing edge” and this effect achieves a continuity between the pool and lake.  In the middle of the pool is placed a sculpture of orthogonal forms that seems to float on the water’s surface. This is a sculpture by Austrian sculptor Ernesto Knorr and is made of cut steel.”

2012
02/24
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2 Chainz ft. Jadakiss – One Day At A Time (Official Video).


Check out the latest from rapper 2 Chainz featuring Jadakiss, titled ‘One Day At A Time’, directed by none other than Jim Jones.

2012
02/24
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Ayaka Itos.


Graphic design is a profession that’s nothing new to me, although I’m not blessed with design skills, I’ve been around enough of them to know what good design consists of, and Ayaka Itos has it in spades.  Check out some of her work and read her bio below.  To see more from Ayaka, just click here.

I am a graphic designer / illustrator who is in love with rich colors and all things handmade. Originally born and raised in Japan, I moved to America by myself in 2005, with two suitcases and solid determination to study at the New Media Imaging & Design program (a mix of Communication Design and Interactive Design) at Rochester Institute of Technology.

After graduating in May 2009, I moved to New York City to make rich digital experiences & innovative campaigns with an amazingly talented multi-disciplinary team at Big Spaceship.

I love what I do, so I spend most of my non-working hours learning more about design and trying out new techniques on my personal projects. If I’m not doing that, then I’m usually staring at alpaca videos (because they’re too cute not to), making my own clothes, eating sweets — chocolate chip cookies are the best — or watching episodes of my favorite show ever, Adventure Time.

2012
02/24
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Busta Rhymes ft. Chris Brown, Missy Elliott & Lil Wayne – Why Stop Now (Remix)


The decision that Busta Rhymes made to sign to YMCMB might have been a bit shocking to some.  People seem to have thought it might impede his ability to make great music, or that his records may not have sold as well, or… (whatever else people were thinking.  Personally I loved the decision).  The remix of ‘Why Stop Now’ is a perfect example of Bussa Buss can do not just on YMCMB, but on any label he’ll ever be on.  Between the success of the original, and the re-introduction of Missy Elliott on the remix, this song is destined to have tons of radio play.

2012
02/24
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The Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse.


Bugatti is set to unveil the most powerful roadster of all time at the 82nd International Geneva Motor Show at the beginning of March.  With an increase in power up to 1,200 HP, the Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse has entered a new dimension of open-top driving.  Optically aligned to the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, which holds the current world speed record of 431 km/h, the Vitesse also impresses with its dynamic driving characteristics.  Bugatti’s engineers have developed the current Grand Sport, with its 1,001 HP and 1,250 Nm, into an even more powerful vehicle. The Vitesse’s maximum torque is now an impressive 1,500 Nm.  The increased power of the new roadster’s 16-cylinder engine is made possible by the four enlarged turbochargers and intercoolers. The chassis has also been modified to support the power increase.

2012
02/24
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My Sincerest Condolences To The People Of South Plainfield, NJ.


After re-cooping for a few days, I was looking for some new things to write about, and one of them came from a very real, very unfortunate source.  About 24 hours ago from the time of this post, I received word about a terrible tragedy in my home town.  In the photo below, emergency personnel work around the scene of a fatal fire in South Plainfield, N.J., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. A fast-burning fire destroyed half of the duplex home early Thursday, killing five members of a family and injuring four others, authorities said. Relatives and neighbors said the dead included several children.  My condolences and my heart goes out to family members of those who lost their lives in the fire.

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (AP) — A fast-burning fire swept through half of a large duplex home early Thursday before firefighters could get inside to attempt a rescue, killing five members of a family, including four children, authorities said.  The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Officials said it was the deadliest on record for South Plainfield, about 30 miles southwest of New York City.  Relatives said the fifth victim was the children’s grandmother, though authorities said they were still working to identify the dead.

Authorities said four other family members were also injured, though only one of them remained hospitalized by midday.  Neighbor Isabel Scavino said her husband woke up about 3:15 a.m. to the sound of a screaming child. She said they heard what sounded like either gunshots or firecrackers as the fire tore through the house, a converted 19th century farmhouse.  Scavino said she saw a woman running from the home with a small child in her arms, and other children also fleeing.

“The fire just spread out, it was just crazy. It looked like it started on the first floor and then just spread up to the roof in about a minute,” she said.  The fire was largely confined to the half of the home that was destroyed.  Fire Chief Thomas Scalera said the first floor was engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived, making it difficult for them to quickly get access to the second story, where all the victims were found.

Ladders were quickly put up at the back and sides of the home to try to reach the top stories, but Scalera said the flames were too intense for firefighters to get inside to try to rescue anyone.  “They are very somber right now at the firehouse,” he said.  Middlesex County Prosecutor Bruce Kaplan said police and the prosecutor’s office were investigating the cause of the fire.  Two volunteer firefighters received minor injuries when they were involved in a two-vehicle crash en route to the fire, Kaplan said.

2012
02/24
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The Largest Rare Pink Diamond, Found In Australia.


Mining giant Rio Tinto has unearthed a “remarkable” 12.76 carat pink diamond in Australia, the largest of the rare and precious stones ever found in the country.  Named the Argyle Pink Jubilee, the huge rough stone was found at Rio’s pink diamond operations in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and would take 10 days to cut and polish, the miner said.  “This rare diamond is generating incredible excitement,” said Josephine Johnson from Rio’s Argyle Pink Diamonds division.  “A diamond of this caliber is unprecedented — it has taken 26 years of Argyle production to unearth this stone and we may never see one like this again.  Rio said extremely high quality pink diamonds could fetch in excess of US$1 million per carat, meaning it is likely to go for at least $10 million.  Soaring demand for the extremely rare jewel has seen pink diamond prices skyrocket in the past 20 years and they are now among “the most concentrated forms of wealth on earth and well in excess of white diamonds,” Rio said.  The miner describes it as an “elite and discrete” market with buyers including royalty, heads of state, celebrities and “other very wealthy individuals.”

2012
02/23
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Monica Bellucci For Dolce & Gabbana.


Monica Bellucci has teamed up with Dolce & Gabbana for a limited edition lipstick line designed to reflect a woman’s “state of mind”.  After the announcement of Kate Winslet’s charity makeup line for French beauty giant Lancôme last year, Italian star Bellucci is the latest actress to venture into the realm.  Called the Monica Lipstick Collection, the range will comprise six shades costing $32 each and is scheduled to hit stores May 12.  “The idea for the collection was to create different shades, different colors depending on your mood of the day, your state of mind,” the actress told WWD February 17.  “I love all shades in the collection and feel drawn to the different colors, depending on how I feel.”  The advertising campaign for the Monica Lipstick Collection was captured by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, known for their work with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Missoni and Giorgio Armani.  Evoking classic Italian cinema, it is set to run in publications across Italy, America, the UK, Russia and the Middle East this May.  Bellucci is also a new face of the Italian fashion house’s beauty collection, joining other Dolce & Gabbana Make Up actress front women Scarlett Johansson and Felicity Jones.

2012
02/22
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Scientists Create Artifical Muscles.


I’ve been a self proclaimed science nerd for years now, but when I saw this, I was kinda blown away.  By observing the inner workings of an octopus’s leg or an elephant’s trunk, scientists have created muscles from carbon nanotubes that could one day power machines.

“Nature has been developing her technologies for many hundreds of millions of years,” said Ray Baughman. “By looking at the way in which nature has solved problems like muscles, we can advance our own technologies.”  Baughman is Director of the NanoTech Institute at the University of Texas at Dallas. His lab creates very tiny artificial muscles by spinning filaments of invisibly small carbon nanotubes into an extraordinary yarn.  Pound per pound, this nano-yarn is stronger than steel, yet is so light it almost floats in air.

2012
02/21
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