The Home at the Top of a Volcano

This curvaceous home with 360 degree views, on a Southern Calif. volcano, is yours

for $750,000  

It's not every day one stumbles across a UFO, never mind one you can live in, and certainly never mind one plopped firmly atop a volcano—er, volcanic cinder cone, to be precise. But lo' and behold this curious desert dwelling located between Vegas and Los angeles in Newberry Springs, Calif. popped up on our radar screen.

Originally commissioned by aircraft-mechanics genius Vard Wallace as a personal retreat, the home was designed by prolific and versatile Southern California architect Harold Bissner, Jr. and completed in 1968. The inspiration? San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station, a nuclear plant in northwestern San diego county.

This home design was inspired by a nuclear power plant

The property now belongs to local semi-celebrity Huell Howser, who has hosted California's Gold, a travel show on the Los Angeles radio station KCET, for the past 20 years. Howser listed the property in September 2009, at which point Curbed LA described it as a "secret hideout where you watch your dastardly plans unfold on flat screens and cackle at your minions."

Still lingering on the market for its initial ask of $750K, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom main house features a dome formed from concrete and bent-fir beams and grounded by glass walls; inside, a conversation pit keeps things centered around a fireplace.

No word whether the 60s modern furniture comes with the house

There's also a one-bedroom guest house, a lake, 60 acres of untarnished land, a three-car carport, a rooftop observation deck on top of that dome (360-degree views of the desert, anyone?) and, of course, the best part: brokerbabble that references a "stark, strong almost lunar landscape."

Fun times! Anyway, despite the fact that it's had zero luck selling—with nary a price chop, either—over the last two years, Howser's clearly holding out for that one special architecture geek who wants a serious story to tell. Or perhaps just some rich kid who wants to live in a spaceship.

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'Potter' author wanted character dead

J.K. Rowling’s Confession Moves the Web

J.K. Rowling

J.K.Rowling has a confession: The Harry Potter series author wanted Ron Weasley dead. And not at the very end, either. She wanted him killed off halfway through the wizard tales.

Ron Weasley

The writer admitted as much to none other than Daniel Radcliffe, the star of the Harry Potter movies. The actor interviewed the scribe as part of a special feature to the DVD out Nov. 11, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: part 2", which leaked early on the Web, the Guardian reported.

In the short, Radcliffe tells Rowling that he was sure one of the three main characters "had to buy it." That's when the scribe of the beloved books owns up that Harry's best friend almost didn't make it.

She says, "Funnily enough, I planned from the start that none of them would die. Then midway through, which I think is a reflection of the fact that I wasn't in a very happy place, I started thinking I might polish one of them off. Out of sheer spite." Thankfully for fans of Weasley, including his love interest, Hermione, J.K. Rowling never followed through with the thought.

You can see the clip of the conversation here:

Others seemed just as relieved. Thank God she didn't. He was the only best character in the movie. For her part, Rowling seemed to be glad to have her dark-thoughts out in the open. She added, "It's a real relief to be able to talk about it all."

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'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart Likes Sharukh khan!

I would love to work with SRK: 'Twilight' star Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Hollywood's fascination with Bollywood stars continues. The latest to join the list is "Twilight" actress Kristen Stewart, who is a huge fan of superstar Shah Rukh Khan.

She calls him an "epitome of romance" and says she would love to work with him. 

Sharukh khan

"Well, I am a big fan of Shah Rukh Khan who is an epitome of romance in Bollywood, " Stewart said in an e-mail interaction. 

She said if given a chance, he would be the one with whom she would love to do the second part of her movie "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn".

"I have also seen the promos of his latest movie 'Ra.One' which are very impressive and I just loved his look in the movie. I'll definitely watch the movie also. He is truly an inspiration to me, " she added.

Ra. One

"And not just Hollywood but I would love to work with him in Bollywood movies too and for that I am also looking forward to learning Hindi, " said the 21-year-old actress who rose to fame with her role as Bella Swan in the vampire saga "Twilight".

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World's Oldest Light Bulb

It may not glow brightly, but it sure glows consistently for 110 years.

Oldest Light bulb

A light bulb hanging in the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department has been burning steadily for exactly 110 years, according the Centennial Bulb website. Since the "Centennial Bulb" was first turned on, the stock market crashed and was reborn, the nuclear age began, two World Wars were fought, cars and planes were developed … and through it all the bulb kept burning.

How exactly it stays lit remains something of a mystery, Lynn Owens, who is in charge of the light bulb centennial committee, told Time magazine.

"Nobody knows how it's possible. It's a 60-watt bulb and it's only turned on for about four watts, but nobody knows why it keeps burning ... We've had scientists from all over the country look at this light bulb," Owens said.

On June 18, the bulb celebrates its 110th year of illumination - a fact documented extensively by  Guinness World Records. But even beyond its staggering powers of endurance, it's hardly an ordinary bulb.

In a 2010 interview with the Daily Mail, bulb protector Steve Bunn ascribed the light's success to good old fashioned engineering.

"They certainly don't make them like this anymore, it's a real sign of how some things were better made in the past," he said.


According to Guinness book of world records, the "centennial Light" has been active since 1901.

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WWE Records

WWE Records

These Records are updated as of 1st November 2011.

• Oldest person to win the WWE Championship:

Vince McMahon (54 years, 21 days)

• Youngest wwe championship winner: 

Brock Lesnar (25 years, 44 days) 

• Most Wins of the Royal Rumble: 

Stone Cold (3)

• Most WWE championships won:

The Rock (7)

• Most wins of wrestle mania:

The Undertaker (consecutive 19 wins 0 lost)

• Youngest World heavyweight champion: 

Randy Orton (24 years, 137 days)

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Buy the light-cycle used in The movie "Tron"

Gotta admit, as a Milwaukee kid there is something about the throaty roar of a Harley Davidson that warms the cockles. But the all-electric Light Cycle modeled after the machines in Tron makes a head-snapping case for whisper-quiet technology.

light-cycle

It is the creation of Parker Brothers Choppers out of Texas and Evolve Motorcycles, a made-in-America startup building electric scooters that are actually a zippy good time. Since the latest Lithium ion batteries are so small (thanks, cell phone engineers!), motorcycle designers can go nuts with new concepts and this $55,000 baby is proof.

Light cycle at night

But the Parker Brothers still love their internal combustion, so we also checked out their grown-up Green Machine, a modern spin on the old Big Wheel rival built around a Harley Davidson engine. Check it out.

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Italian diver Hypnotizes a 10-feet Shark!

An Italian diver showed her ability to put sharks into a trance-like state.  This should definitely not be tried by anyone but a trained professional who knows exactly what they are doing.  This shark is over 10-feet-long and ordinarily could put a nasty bite to your flesh.  But this diver has mastered a technique where she has rubbed the shark’s ampullae of Lorenzini, a group of gelatinous pores about the animals cephalic region, namely the nose and mouth.  This technique is not just for show, it’s to manually check on sharks in the Caribbean and remove things like fishing hooks from the mouth of sharks in the area.

When the shark is in this trance it must be vertically balanced, as demonstrated in this image.

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World's Best Roller Coasters

Tallest Roller Coaster (Kingda Ka):

It is Located in Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ, USA. With a Drop height of 418 feet (127m). It holds the record of tallest roller coaster in the world from may, 2005.   

Kingda Ka

It is also the second fastest roller coaster in the world.  At the end of the launch track, the train climbs the main top hat tower, reaching a height of 456 feet (139 m). Kingda Ka is 3,118 feet (950 m) long.

Fastest Roller Coaster (Formula Rossa):

It is located at Ferrari World on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, part of the United Arab Emirates

Formula Rossa

Formula Rossa accelerates from 0 to 100 km (62 miles) in 2 seconds, climbs 52m (171 feet), and riders experience 1.7 Gs. Formula Rossa starts inside the indoor theme park, accelerates through the dome, travels outside the park, and returns to the loading station inside the building. The train's cars look like flashy red Formula One Ferraris.

I must share the unique structure of indoor Ferrari theme park:

Ferrari World

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Top 5 Haunted Hotels

1: Omni Royal Orleans: New Orleans, Louisiana

Behind the Omni’s French Quarter facade of wrought iron lace, each room boasts luxurious marble baths and grand 19th-century-inspired decor—some have private balconies overlooking NOLA nightlife. Perhaps the view is what draws dozens of specters that are said to hang out here. Don’t be alarmed if you find yourself on the wrong side of a jammed lock in a certain room (the suite number is kept secret)—if it doesn’t unlock after a few minutes, call the front desk or slip out via the connecting suite; 888/444-6664 or omnihotels.com

2: Rosario Resort: Orcas Island, Washington

Arrive by seaplane or ferry to this isolated location and you’ll find yourself ensconced in nature, with 360-degree views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound—each room has a water view. The 1909 mansion contains a spa, a restaurant and lounge, and a museum full of paintings and photographs from the early 1900s. On the second floor, watch out for the specter of a woman in a red dress and heels atop a Harley—that’s Alice Rheem, audacious wife during the 1930s of the mansion’s second owner. Guests report hearing her stilettos echoing in the hallways and seeing darting shadows in brightly lit areas. Rates start at $109; 360/376-2152 or rosarioresort.com

3: The Fairmont Algonquin: St. Andrews-By-The-Sea, New Brunswick

Set on sparkling Passamaquoddy Bay, the 122-year-old Tudor-style “castle-by-the-sea” has modern touches that allow you to enjoy its historical charm in comfort. At check-in, you’ll see a 1900s photo of the hotel, showing a headless bride in the window; she is said to have died of a broken heart after being jilted at the altar. If you dare, stay in room 473, where guests claim to have witnessed the floating, wedding gown–clad apparition and heard weeping at night. For more spirited tales, request an evening by the outdoor fire pit with one of the Algonquin storytellers, and order some hot chocolate to soothe your goose bumps; 866/540-4403 or fairmont.com/algonquin.

4: Hotel Galvez & Spa: Galveston, Texas

Celebrating 100 years of glamour, historic Hotel Galvez welcomes guests with towering palms and a grand lobby with twinkling chandeliers, high archways, and plush seating. If you’re staying on the fifth floor, you might encounter Audra, whose spirit remains at the hotel to search for her fiancé, who was thought to be lost at sea. Audra stayed often and would climb the ladder to a hotel turret to gaze over the water and wait for his return to the Port of Galveston. After a particularly severe storm, she received word that his ship, and its entire crew, were lost. For weeks, she continued to visit the turret. When her prayers went unanswered, she hanged herself. Tragically, the groom-to-be arrived at the hotel a few days later, ready for his wedding; 409/765-7721 or wyndham.com

5: Hochelga Inn: Kingston, Ontario

Follow the cobblestone walkways to the Sydenham District and discover this historic 21-room, French-influenced mansion. The decorative brick exterior and towering central turret creates a majestic facade; inside, the sweet, sleepy rooms contain antiques and fireplaces. Surrounded by so much history in Kingston, you might not blink an eye if you notice the woman dressed in black Victorian garb stiffly perched in the inn’s large bay window. You’d probably think she’s just another storyteller in period dress from the popular ghost tour—until she fades before your eyes. She and her dark, shadowy children also roam the grounds; 877/933-9433 or hochelagainn.com.

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How to know your computer's gender

Is your computer a “male” or “female” ???

1. Open Notepad
2. Type the following line in notepad:
CreateObject("SAPI.SpVoice").Speak"hello"
3. Save file as computer_gender.vbs
4. Run the file .
 

And yes you can change or add to the word in the quotes. 

If you hear a male voice, you have a boy, If you hear a female voice, you have a girl..............!!
Must Try ......!!!its fun :)

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Young Domination

Last Year Chelsea Signed a contract with a 9 year old kid. This year (2011) more surprisingly the Spanish giants  Real Madrid Singed Argentine 7 - year old Leonel Angel Coira to a youth development contract.
Coira told the Spanish newspaper ABC shortly after signing with his new club: "My dream is to meet Messi, play in the first division with Madrid and for Argentina in the World Cup"

 Leonel Angel Coira

Well of-coarse there are several reasons behind signing this kid, First, Real had learned of interest in the second-grader by crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid. That, in itself, is sometimes enough to push Real to make a premature move. Then there's the 7- year old's nick name. Leo. Which has the similarity with the Argentine star Leo Messi. He also wears number 10 like Messi.

I was shocked more when i came to know that a 1 year old kid signed in Dutch club VVV-Venlo for 10 years.

1 year Old kid signed for Venlo

 

Also check out his contract, cute and funny.

Babies are taking over this world!!

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Secrets of sprinting

Speed, as it turns out, may be completely misunderstood.

When Usain Bolt established the current 100-meter world record in 2009 world championships, running it in 9.58secs he did so by moving his legs at virtually the same pace as his competitors. In fact if you or i were to compete against Bolt, our legs would turn over at essentially the same rate as his is.

 Usain Bolt

Logically one would think that Bolt did so by moving his legs faster than any one else.

This is the theory  put forth by academics and track coaches alike who contend that running fast has more to do with the force one applies to the ground than how quickly one can move one's legs.

But force isn't the only factor. How quickly the force is applied factor in as well. The average person's foot is on the ground for about .12 seconds, while an Olympic sprinter's foot is on the ground for just .08 seconds which is a 60% difference.

So we conclude that
Force on ground + Quick force applied = faster.

Well there may include some other factors like natural power, height and structure of the body and feet to create or break records, but one can easily increase his own sprint speed by applying these techniques. 


     

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Selena dating a kid

Disney Channel star Selena Gomez has a new boyfriend who needs no introduction, a Canadian rock star, Justin Bieber. In the last couple of months Selena and Justin are dating and there are several pics coming forward on media. And form every pic and after selena's interview its very clear that these kids are in love kinda thing. 

In a new interview with seventeen magazine Selena talks about her new boyfriend Justin Bieber. In regards to why she decided not to hide her relationship with the pop star, selena revealed: 

"I don't like hiding. I do like to keep certain things to myself. But at the end

of the day, I'm eighteen, and I'm going to fall in love. I'm going to 

hangout with people. And I'm going to explore myself, 

And I'm Okay with that."  

 

But on the other hand Justin Bieber denied a relationship with Selena. During a recent interview for a New Zealand television program, Justin Bieber not only denied a relationship with Selena  but said he's playing around!

"She is one of my best friend, i think that's an important thing in my life is dating around and having some sort of a personal life". 

     

In an another interview Selena revealed that she knows that she is not going to marry anybody at this age of course. 

"I'm at a point where i want to be in love, to give my all and fall head over heels." 

Then what is this relationship all about. Well we can not conclude any result due to the political responses of the celebrities, may be this their lifestyle. However at present Selena is dating a boy 2 years younger than her. As Justin's D.O.B is 1st march, 1994 and Selena's D.O.B is 22 July, 1992.

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11 failed Predictions

Here is the list of 11 failed technology prediction:

• "There is no reason anyone would want a computer in their home" -- Ken Olson, founder of Digital Equipment Corp. (DEC)

• "We will never make a 32 bit operating system" -- Bill Gates

• "There is practically no chance communication satellites will be used to provide better telephone, telegraph, television, or radio service inside the United states" -- T. Craven, FFC Commissioner in 1961.  

• "A rocket will never be able to leave the earth's atmosphere." -- New York Times, 1936.

• "Flight by machines heavier than air is unpractical and insignificant, if not utterly impossible."  -- Simon Newcomb; The Wright Brothers flew at Kittyhawk 18 months later.

• "There will never be a bigger plane built" A Boeing engineer.

• "Nuclear-powered vacuum cleaners will probably be a reality in 10 years." -- Alex Lewyt, president of vacuum cleaner company in 1955.

• "Television wont last, its a flash in the pan." -- Mary Somerville, pioneer of radio educational broadcast, 1948.

• "X-rays will prove to be a hoax." -- Lord Kelvin, President od the Royal society, 1883.

• "The Cinema is little more than a fad. It's canned drama. What audiences really want to see is flesh and blood on the stage." -- Charlie Chaplin, 1916

• "The Americans have need of the telephone, but we do not. We have plenty of messenger boys." -- Sir William Preece, Chief Engineer, British Post Office, 1878.

And in the present century one should think several times before using the word impossible.

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Most Expensive Painting

I am not so sure about you guys but i was shocked when i heard about the price of this Painting :

No. 5, 1948 

No. 5 1948 is currently the most expensive painting ever sold. Its adjusted price is $155.3 million. It was made by Jackson Pollock in 1948 and it was sold 2nd November 2006 by David Geffen. 

Now I'm surprised what exactly is so special in this painting. I mean i admit i know nothing about Painting but still i believe buying this painting for millions is unacceptable.

 

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Spoiled Prince Harry!

Prince Henry Charles Albert David, more commonly known as Prince Harry, is the younger son of Prince Charles and his first wife, Lady Diana, and the younger brother of Prince William. Harry at the age of 26 serves in British military. 

 Prince Harry 

The young prince developed a reputation for rebelliousness and excessive partying during his youth. His younger days are also peppered with controversial incidents, one in which he called a fellow soldier "Paki" in reference to his Pakistani descent and another in which he wore a Nazi Swastika to a costume party. Another Instance is Harry was photographed at age seventeen smoking cannabis and drinking under age with his friends; he has also got into physical fights with paparazzi. Since 2003 Harry has been in an on-again, off-again relationship with girlfriend Chelsy Davy.   

Well that is surely going to break hearts of girls who had a crush on him around the world!

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Free Fifa 10 online mode

Now you can play Fifa 10 online mode for free. Yes its true, there is a bug in EA games Fifa 10 (PC). It doesn't matter whether  the game is original or pirated version this procedure works. But only if it is a fresh copy with no third party patches like face, stadium, kits, graphics or cinematic etc. To play online fifa matches go through the following steps: 

1.  Run your game, at the start up menu there is a widget box of EA account login or sign up at the right of the window. If you have already an account (which is free of cost) than sign in otherwise create an account first. Make sure your internet connection is available.
2. After signing in, it will ask for a key. Enter any random alphabets or digits you desire. After entering the key hit continue. It will give an error message. Now your task is over.
3. Go to game modes and click on Online Game modes. Enjoy the online feature of FIFA 10

Well thanks to EA games. :)

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Behind the legend!!

Hi everyone this is my first post. In which i am going to share an interesting information with you guys. Hopefully everyone of you will be familiar with this guy:

Bastian Schweinsteiger

He is one of the best midfield football player of Germany. But his name is kinda controversial Lolz. 

Long before it was possible to earn a handsome living from kicking a pig's bladder around a patch of turf, The Bayern Munich midfielder's ancestors were apparently using their porcine pals for some other, mercifully, undefined, form of sport. You see, in German, the word 'Schweinsteiger' , quite literally, means 'pig climber'. Imagine that. Actually don't.

Is it like this. Pig climber? Well that's sounds weird.

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