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STOOP TO CONQUER

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Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:37 pm (PDT)



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LECTURER'S SPECIAL .........

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Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:38 pm (PDT)



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The Top 15 Skylines in the World(Prishi)

Posted by: "Prishi" prishi_pari@yahoo.com   prishi_pari

Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:01 pm (PDT)

The Top 15 Skylines in the World
1. Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong is number one on my list for many reasons: Hong Kong
has whopping 39 buildings over 200 meters tall. It also boasts
four of the 15 tallest buildings in the world... that's all in
one city! Hong Kong's skyline shows a large selection of distinct
sky-reaching towers, with beautiful night lighting and
reflection. This city exemplifies the post-modern skyscraper and
skyline. Finally, the mountain backdrop makes this skyline (as
you can clearly see) the greatest on the planet!
Metro/Urban Population: 6.8 million

Hong Kong [Hong Kong]

2. Chicago, USA
Chicago is the birthplace of the modern skyscraper. When Chicago
built its first steel high-rise in 1885, it was not the tallest
structure in the world but the first example of a new form of
engineering that would change nearly every city on earth. Chicago
has 17 buildings over 200 meters tall (three of which are among
the top 20 tallest buildings in the world, including the tallest
in North America). Chicago has some of the finest mid-century
architecture and examples of modern skyscrapers.
Metro/Urban Population: 8.5 million

chicago [chicago]

3. Shanghai, China
Not to be mistaken for a space station, Shanghai is a real city!
China's biggest and most advanced city, Shanghai was said to be
the most cosmopolitan city in the beginning of the 20th century,
but lost its glory during the "Mao era". It is now quickly
regaining its position as one of the biggest economic powerhouses
in the world as well as a showcase of modern architecture. In
Shanghai you'll find 18 structures that are over 200 meters tall,
one of which is the insanely tall, the 468m downtown Oriental
Pearl TV Tower.
Metro/Urban Population: 13.1 million
Shanghai [Shanghai]


4. New York City, USA
New York City has one of the densest and most diverse skylines,
with a huge collection of buildings and building styles. Thanks
to Hollywood's obsession with the city, it is also the most
easily recognizable skyline in the world. New York City has an
amazing 44 buildings over 200 meters - the most in the world!
Home of the famous, now destroyed World Trade Center Towers, the
Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty and the United
Nations, New York City is the financial capital of the western
world. Upon the completion of the new "Freedom Tower" (built on
the old site of the World Trade Centers), it may rank higher in
this list (depending on how good it looks of course).
Metro/Urban Population: 21.0 million

New York City [New York City]

5. Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo is the world's most populated city. Its skyline has a
number of unique characteristics that set it apart from other big
city skylines, among them 15 structures at over 200 meters tall
(including the Tokyo Tower which changes colors every night). But
because of the density and vast size of the city, every corner
appears to have its own skyline. With the height restrictions and
the required red lights that flash atop all mid to tall-sized
buildings make the city look spectacular at night. Tokyo is
filled with neon lighting and unique, contemporary architecture,
and like New York City is also often portrayed in movies for its
aesthetic and eye-catching cityscapes. Interesting fact: Tokyo
houses the world's largest fleet of helicopters to get around
town if traffic gets too crazy.
Metro/Urban Population: 32.0 million
Tokyo, Japan [Tokyo, Japan ]

6. Singapore
One of the best (urban) planned and cleanliest metropolitan
cities in the world, Singapore looks like an architectural model
city come to life. The buildings cannot be higher than 280 meters
due to air traffic control restrictions, but that has added a
tall (but not too tall) and consistent building height and space
pattern that makes this skyline unique: Three buildings are
exactly 280 meters tall and 5 others (8 total) stand at just over
200 metres. The buildings are mostly light-coloured and there is
a large expanse of greenery dotted around the city core. This
South-Eastern city is definitely in a league of its own.
Metro/Urban Population: 3.8 million

Singapore [Singapore]

7. Toronto, Canada
Toronto is a meeting place, a crossroads of many cultures and
ethnicities. Toronto is downtown Canada, the biggest city in the
country with a skyline to match. Toronto has 7 structures in its
skyline that stand at over 200 metres, including the
astonishingly tall 553 metres, CN Tower, which is often referred
to as the tallest freestanding structure in the world. While
mostly untrue (because there are taller TV masts in the world),
the CN Tower possesses the world's highest observation deck,
making this city's skyline one of the most immediately
identifiable.
Metro/Urban Population: 5.1 million

Toronto, Canada [Toronto, Canada ]

8. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This is probably the most impressive city worldwide that has less
than 2 million residents. Marvelous modern buildings reach the
sky here, and while the skyline is not too dense, it does allow
buildings to soar and stand out. Kuala Lumpur has three of the 25
tallest buildings worldwide, including the tallest twin
buildings, the Pretonos Towers (which are arguably the second and
third tallest overall in the world) as well as the 420 meters
Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower.
Metro/Urban Population: 1.5 million

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ]

9. Shenzhen, China
What was a tiny fishing village on the border of Hong Kong in
1970 is now a buzzing metropolis of over four million people.
With 13 buildings at over 200 meters tall, including the Shun
Hing Square (the 8th tallest building in the world), Shenzen is a
marvel of lights after sunset. You can't help but ask yourself if
you are in a video game or in a real city.
Metro/Urban Population: 4.2 million

Shenzhen, China [Shenzhen, China ]

10. Seoul, South Korea
This city's skyscrapers are divided into many clusters, spread
amongst the main businesses and residential districts. Most of
the recent growth in Seoul's skyline, however, has been of
residential towers over 60 storeys high that are shooting up like
blades of grass! There are 10 buildings in Seoul over 200 meters
tall and much of the mid-rise to high-rise structures are lined
up in a linear fashion, creating a "wall" of buildings like no
other. Seoul is where the ancient Eastern world meets the modern
West.
Metro/Urban Population: 20.8 million

Seoul, South Korea [Seoul, South Korea ]

11. Sao Paolo, Brazil
"What building did you say they lived in?" Finding it in the
largest mass of condensed apartment buildings anywhere would be
like finding a needle in a haystack. Sao Paolo has a population
of over 18 million people! While the buildings are not super tall
(with only a single structure at over 200 meters tall) this
skyline is nevertheless stacked. Sao Paolo has a fleet of over
500 helicopters, the second largest helicopter fleet in the
world.
Metro/Urban Population: 18.3 million

Sao Paolo, Brazil [Sao Paolo, Brazil ]

12. Sydney, Australia
Australia's showcase city, Sydney has one of the most
recognizable skylines due to its world-famous harbour, often
referred to as the most beautiful natural harbour in the world.
The Sydney Harbour has many bays, inlets and secondary harbours.
It is spanned by the monumental Harbour Bridge, and the Opera
House decorates the shoreline like a white flower. The Sydney
skyline is world-class with hundreds of skyscrapers in the
central business district and many more high-rise buildings in
the outlying neighbourhoods. Sydney has 8 buildings over 200
meters tall.
Metro/Urban Population: 4.2 million
Sydney, Australia [Sydney, Australia ]


13. Frankfurt, Germany
Certainly one of Europe's most interesting cities in terms of
skylines, Frankfurt is home to five structures that are over 200
meters tall. These modern skyscrapers are marvels compared to
those other, mostly non-existent ones scattered across European
cities. The contrast here is interesting: The city combines
low-rise, high-density traditional European architecture (some of
which is over 1,000 years old), with modern towers that stick out
like sore thumbs, but are impressive nonetheless.
Metro/Urban Population: 4.1 million

Frankfurt, Germany [Frankfurt, Germany ]

14. Dubai, United Arab, Emirates
Is this a mirage in the Middle East? Seemingly out of nowhere
emerges a city in the middle of a desert. This is Dubai, a city
that produces only the best modern architecture in the world.
Already home of the world's tallest all-hotel building and the
tallest all-residential building in the world, AND currently
proposed to build the world's tallest building, this skyline
might just leap to the number 1 spot in the near future. While
the skyline is not so dense, each building is a marvel all on its
own. As a skyline it probably can't compete with the larger
cities, however the individual buildings in this city are by far
the greatest examples of modern architectural accomplishments.
All seven structures in this city at over 200 meters tall were
built in 1999 or later ! - that's how new this city is.
Metro/Urban Population: 1.6 million

Dubai, United Arab, Emirates [Dubai, United Arab, Emirates ]

15. Guangzhou, China

Metro/Urban Population: 4.1 million
Guangzhou, China [Guangzhou, China ]



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The Fastest Eco Boat on the planet!(Prishi)

Posted by: "Prishi" prishi_pari@yahoo.com   prishi_pari

Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:01 pm (PDT)

The Fastest Eco Boat on the planet!


Eco-boat powered by human fat attempts round the world speed
record



The fastest eco boat on the planet will attempt to break the
round the world speed record using fuel made from human fat.

Pete Bethune, the New Zealand skipper of Earthrace, said the
attempt to circumnavigate the globe would begin from Valencia in
Spain on March 1 next year.

Bethune and his wife mortgaged their house and sold everything
they own to help make the project happen, while continuing to
seek support from sponsors.


Record breaking attempt: Earthrace will attempt to
circumnavigate the globe running 100 per cent biodiesel, and with
a net zero carbon-footprint.

Earthrace is a 78 foot alternative fuel powered wave-piercing
trimaran, it can carry 3,000 gallons of fuel, and weighs 23
tonnes when fully fuelled

Demonstrating further commitment to the cause, Bethune underwent
liposuction and donated enough to produce 100ml of biofuel, while
two other, larger volunteers also had the procedure, making a
total of 10 litres of human fat.

This in turn produced seven litres of biofuel, which could help
the boat travel about 15km.

Earthrace is fuelled on 100 per cent biodiesel and has a net zero
carbon footprint.

The announcement was made at the QE2 pier in Greenwich where
Earthrace is being hosted by Greenwich Council until January 1.

Circumnavigating the globe represents the pinnacle of powerboat
challenges, and more than 24,000 nautical miles is the
world's longest speed challenge.

Pete Bethune, the New Zealand skipper of Earthrace, believes the
boat can help advance biodiesel as a genuinely viable alternative
to petroleum diese

The current record holder is British boat Cable and Wireless
Adventurer which took 75 days in 1998.

From the start in Valencia the boat will cross the Pacific,
Atlantic and Indian oceans and travel through the Panama and Suez
Canals..

From there the boat will cross the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian
oceans as it thunders along the planet's circumference at
a maximum speed of 40 knots.

When it attempts to break the Round the World Speed Record, the
goal is to do 20-25 knots (23-29mph) almost continually for 65
days.

The not-for-profit project aims to promote awareness of the
environment and the sustainable use of resources.


Inside Earthrace: The not-for-profit project aims to promote
awareness of the environment and the sustainable use of
resources

Earthrace, which cost about £1.5 million to build, can carry
3,000 gallons of fuel, and weighs 23 tonnes when fully fuelled.

The boat is designed to cut through waves rather than sail over
which enables the boat to go faster through big seas compared to
conventional craft.

Bethune believes Earthrace can help advance biodiesel as a
genuinely viable alternative to petroleum diesel.

He said: "Governments have a role to legislate to make
biofuels happen.



Route to success: The boat will cross the Pacific, Atlantic and
Indian oceans and travel through the Panama and Suez Canals

"If it were up to market forces, biofuels wouldn't
happen at all.

"Politicians in Western Europe must be prepared to stand
up to the oil industry, and be more supportive of the biofuels
industry to make sure the production of biofuels is
sustainable."

A successful attempt by Earthrace would mark the first time in
history that an official UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique -
The International Powerboating Association) Powerboat world
record has been broken using only renewable fuel.




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Lateral Thinking(Prishi)

Posted by: "Prishi" prishi_pari@yahoo.com   prishi_pari

Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:20 pm (PDT)

Lateral Thinking
Lateral thinking is a term coined by Edward de Bono. He defines
it as a technique of problem solving by approaching problems
indirectly at diverse angles instead of concentrating on one
approach at length.

Check out your lateral thinking prowess!

The first 4 images are the questions and the last four the
answers.

Please do not look at the answers first, these are really good,
try it out

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