Auto Sports: 2011

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Escalators Installed in Colombian Slums (8 pics)

The first free and public - outdoor escalators in the history of Colombia. The stairs, which are divided into six sections and will operate three hours a day, facilitate the entry and exit of the 135,000 inhabitants of the Commune 13 living in the hill, which has a height equivalent to a 28 story building.

Incredible Book Carving Art by Guy Laramee (16 pics)

Incredible Book Carving Art by Guy Laramee -
Guy Laramee of Canada creates incredible sculptures out of books. Often set spine to spine, Laramee has carved mountainous glacial landscapes, stepped plateaus, and deep valleys rife with greenery. His work does not only encompass topography, but ancient architecture as well. A Buddhist temple appears to be carved into a cliff side in his piece “Longmen.” A stack of volumes reveals a cave dwelling that is carved into from the book corners. Laramee even carved a detailed rendering of the Temple at Petra from yellowed pages, which looks like the real thing when photographed.

In addition, the author deals with many other creative ways. Scripting and music directing in the theater, the design of musical instruments, singing, video, painting. For 30 year career he has received more than 30 major awards at various festivals.

Brad Pitt Hairstyles Timeline (20 pics)

Most guys would love to be Brad Pitt — or at least look like him. Could it be that he's dating Angelina Jolie or something else? Maybe his cool sense of style has something to do with it, too. Brad's hairstyles are always carefree and casual.

September 9, 1990

Man Replaces Missing Thumb with a Toe (7 pics)

A British construction worker 29 year old James Byrne severed his thumb in a saw accident last December, he didn’t know if he’d ever be able to return to work again.

Surgeons attempted to reattach the missing digit but were ultimately unsuccessful as the thumb was too badly damaged. Upon realizing that he couldn’t return to his chosen profession without two working thumbs, Byrne decided to let surgeons amputate his left toe and graft it onto his hand.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Private Photos Leaked (13 pics)

Mark Zuckerberg's Private Photos Released - After discovering the flaw, a body building blog posts pictures of the site's co-founder and CEO hanging out with his girlfriend, playing with a puppy and meeting President Obama.

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg's private photos were released to the public after a body building blog discovered a security flaw on the social networking site. The site posted photos of the 27-year-old entrepreneur, who co-founded the site, and explained to readers how they could access any Facebook user's private pictures.

Mark Zuckerberg is pictured with his long-time girlfriend Priscilla Chan playing with their puppy.

'34 Ford 3-Window Coupe - Custom

Been a while since I've done any work to post about here. I've just completed a couple of new Renders for the "Coupe" version of my '34 Ford, so thought that I would share those.

Friday, December 2, 2011

Funny Situations in Africa (28 pics)

Many African countries are still stuck in the past, which makes for some pretty darn funny situations. Check out these bizarre, creative and sometimes unbelievable images of Africans living their day-to-day lives.

Carl Griffiths - The Winner of Biggest Feet in UK (4 pics)

Carl Griffiths a 19 year year old unemployed welder from Trimsaram, South Wales, has the biggest feet in UK at size 21. This dynamic has left the young man with a string of questions as he has been bragging that he has had bedded with over 30 women, and they all ask him the same question. "When they ask me if it's true about men with big feet I tell them they're going to have to find out....and they do.

Amazing Sunland Baobab Tree in South Africa (12 pics)

Sunland Baobab is a well-known enormous baobab tree in South Africa. It is one of the largest baobabs in South Africa with a circumference of 47 meter, or 33 meter, depending on who you believe, and a height reaching 19~22 meter. Regardless of the actual figure, everyone agrees that it is the widest tree on the entire continent. It is so big that there's room enough for a small pub inside. The Sunland Baobab is understandably, one of the area's most popular attractions.

26 Athletes Lavishing Homes

It’s no secret that athletes like to spend lavishly. Some of them buy cars, some of them buy houses, some of them buy yacht. Here are some of the famous athletes Houses. Several of them are on the market, so if you need someone to represent you in the purchase of said properties, you know how to reach.

1 — David Beckham

28 Unusual & Unique Rock Formations Around the World

Nature has so much to hide secrets and beauty to offer. Through the years, most unusual and breathtaking rock formations have been formed though weathering and erosion. Here are some of the most notable rock formations from around the world.

1 — The Three Stooges, Goblin Valley,Utah,USA

Creative Three Wheeled Campagna V13R (16 pics)

Creative Three Wheeled Campagna V13R -
Here and there Campagna V13R. It's half Harley, half Hot Rod. Do not ask me why, but somehow, just as Detroit was the mecca of American cars, Montreal has become something of the epicenter of the tricycles. It also makes the Bombardier Can-Am Spyder, and the Campagna for 15 years built the T-Rex. 5 years ago under the name of the team to develop an Cirbin three-wheeled roadster called the V13R. Cirbin eventually bought the Campagna, and today they are building two models.

12 Shortest Celebrity Marriages Ever

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: 72 days

Well that was fast. A mere 72 days after their lavish televised wedding broadcast to over 2 million viewers, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries are getting a divorce. It may have been one of the most profitable flashes in the pan (Kim reportedly earned almost $18 million from the event) but it's hardly the shortest marriage in Hollywood history. In the celebrity biosphere, two years of marriage is like a lifetime for non-famous relationships. Just consider how many famous people throughout history have loved and lost in a matter of minutes.

The Narrowest River Side House in Japan (14 pics)

The Narrowest River Side House in Japan -

Architect Kota Mizuishi created this very narrow triangular house in Horinouchi Japan. The residents of this small dwelling called ‘River Side House’ are a husband and wife and a little girl. Although it was a novel site of a limited area of 561 square feet (52.15 square meters), since a river was faced through a bank and a promenade, architecture firm Mizuishi Architects Atelier wished to build various relations with the river. The house is valued at around $200k.

Incredible Sculptures made from Chains (26 pics)

Incredible Figurative Sculptures made from Chains -

Korean artist Yeong-Deok Seo creates imposing figurative sculptures using tightly knit configurations of welded bicycle chains and industrial steel chains. While impressive in their intricacy and the apparent skill required to create them, the artwork’s titles such as Infection – Anguish, Infection – Ego, and Addict, suggest the rippled surface created by the materials is not an arbitrary decision. These are figures of individuals in dispair, pockmarked with disease, the chains acting as a metaphor for the human condition. See such of Seo’s work spanning the past several years.