Monday, 7 October 2013
10 Animals You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
1. Amazonian Royal Flycatcher
Amazonian Royal Flycatchers are found in the Amazon. They are about 6 inches and they mostly eat insects.
2. Star-nosed Mole
Star-nosed moles are small moles found in eastern Canada and United States along wet and low areas.
3. Southern Right Whale Dolphin
Southern right whale dolphins are small species found in cool waters far south. They have no visible teeth or dorsal fin but they still leap out of the water gorgeously.
4. Raccoon Dog
Raccoon Dogs, or Tanuki, are found in East Asia. They are not actually a type of raccoons, but they climb trees regularly.
5. Patagonian Mara
Patagonian Maras are large rodents found in parts of Argentina. They are herbivorous and cute.
6. Markhor
Markhors are large species of wild goats that are found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. They are classified as endagered species by the IUCN since there are only 2,500 mature markhors in existence.
7. Maned Wolf
Maned Wolves are found in South America. They live mostly in grasslands.
8. Lamprey
Lampreys are the spawn of hell. Kidding. They are jawless fish that suck the blood of fish, or humans, and their body hasn’t changed since 300 milion years ago.
9. Gerenuk
Gerenuks are long-necked species of antelopes found in Eastern Africa. They stand up to graze for food. Very picky eaters!
10. Tufted Deer
Tufted deers are a small species of deer that are found in China. They are mainly solitary creatures, sometimes found in pairs, and they are very shy. Also, majestic fangs.
Plans Afoot for Dubai’s Underwater Hotel
Dubai is no stranger to breaking records. First, they built the world’s largest mall, then they built the world’s tallest building… And now, if plans come to fruition, the emirate could become home to the world’s largest underwater hotel.
This underwater project is by no means the first attempt at sub-marine construction or indeed an underwater hotel – the Maldives Rangali Islands resort has one underwater suite, and there’s also Jules Undersea Lodge, which is the only underwater hotel in the US – but it is by far the most ambitious yet.
The Water Discus hotel has been designed by Polish company Deep Ocean Technology (DOT) with the help of Swiss firm BIG InvestConsult AG. The hotel will comprise of two discs – one under the water, and one suspended above the water. The discs will be connected by five legs, and a vertical shaft in the centre housing stairs and a lift.
The underwater section will be up to 10 metres beneath the sea surface, and contain 21 double rooms adjacent to a dive centre and a bar. Each room has been designed to ‘integrate with the underwater world as closely as possible’.
Due to the modular design of the hotel, the Water Discus can be transferred to a different place in case of environmental or economic concerns. The surface discs have been designed to be buoyant and detachable from the main structure, to act as lifeboats should any natural disaster strike.
Bogdan Gutkowski, President of BIG, believes that the project will have an impact on numerous areas as well as the tourism industry in Dubai. “Water Discus Hotel project opens many new fields of development for the hotel and tourism sector, housing and city sector in the coastal off-shore areas, as well as new opportunities for ecology support by creation of new underwater ecosystems and activities on underwater world protection,” he told World Architecture News.
“Additionally we would like to create here in the UAE the International Environmental Program and Center of the Underwater World Protection – with Water Discus Hotel as a laboratory tool for oceans and seas environment protection and research.”
Concept Minix – smartphone and camera
32-megapixel camera, centered on the center, gives you maximum comfort when shooting – now you do not need to fear the displacement or worry a framed photo, and, importantly, now you finger not close the lens.
A critical component of this model is the 14-megapixel front camera. Now, not only can you broadcast yourself in outstanding quality, communicating via the Internet, as well as just taking pictures of themselves,all so love it this.
Easy, simple and organic a design,a display ~ 4:3. MiniX be able to to attract attention. All this the qualities of the device and allow to call it – a smartphone and a camera!
Designer Juri Karasjov
Glow – Innovative concept Light without batteries
Light is a basic need. Millions of people around the world don’t have access to efficient and effective lighting sources in their home. This concept gadget uses phosphorescent powder flask in a transparent flask and does not require a power supply..During the day, the device stores energy and then lights up to 6 hours.
Designer: Jon Liow
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Matthew Williamson Launches Debut Leather Bag Line
MATTHEW WILLIAMSON has created his debut line of leather handbags, an extension of the label's existing evening bag category. The inaugural range features a mix of handheld totes, duffle styles and compact across-body chain bags.
"I wanted to create a collection of leather handbags which would not only reflect the brand's DNA, but also appeal to a busy cosmopolitan woman," Williamson told us. "Listening to my clients, I know how busy they are and how much goes on day-to-day - so it was really a reaction to this. I wanted to design a collection which would appeal to their lifestyle."
Each of the five styles are hand-crafted in Italy, created using a range of textured grained leather, calf skin and colourful woven jacquard which echoes the rose tapestry fabrics that appeared in the label's autumn/winter 2013-14 show. The collection will be available from September at the brand's Bruton Street London flagship store. Prices range from £395 to £1,300.
"Leather has a real durability and functionality," added Williamson. "It gets better with age, so mixing it with signature elements - a flash of neon, textured materials and rich tapestry jacquards - gives the collection a real balance of utility and style."
SHAILENE WOODLEY BY JASON NOCITO FOR ASOS MAGAZINE JUNE 2013
Breakout Star – Talented young actress Shailene Woodleyplayfully covers the June issue of ASOS Magazine in cat-eye sunglasses and roller skates. Basking in the laid-back sunshine of an L.A. suburb, Jason Nocito captures the Golden Globe nominee wearing cheerful lace, silk and denim pieces.
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