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Unique Air Balloons

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:13:17 +0000

Balloons have always been a thing to love by people of all ages. Whether you are a kid or an adult, a balloon will not fail to amuse and bring a smile on a person. These pictures here are a set of unique balloons that have been made for several different occasions.

Some of the favorite are the monsters Inc. Movie characters and the Kung Fu Panda. The animated bee hot air balloons are an adorable sight that will get anyone laughing at the cuteness of the image it portrays. These unique hot air balloons made any sore day seem happier and also make a more exciting experience for the person who is riding in them. These balloon designers are quite talented and have a knack for knowing which kind of balloon works better with the crowd to lure them and make them happy.

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Oil Spill will Affect the Flora and Fauna of the Barrier Reef

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:07:57 +0000

A cargo ship from China ran into the reef called Douglas Shoals at full speed. This broke its hull resulting in spillage of oil. This oil slick has already spread for three miles. This can seriously affect the living creatures that you can see in the pictures of the area. The ship called Shen-Neng hit the reef that has been included in the World Heritage List by UNESCO.

The cargo ship is carrying 950 tons of oil and the damage that this amount of oil can cause can only be imagined. Apart from that, the dry cargo ship will have 65,000 tons of coal which will also be a disaster if it goes down with the ship. It is time for some quick action to be taken to save not only the ship but its contents so that as little harms comes to the sea life as possible.

Great Barrier Reef (Great Barrier Reef) – coral reefs and islands in the Coral Sea, which stretches along the northeast coast of Australia by 2300 kilometers.

Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest area of coral to intsindenta with Chinese cargo vessel.

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The Earth at Night

admin — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:57:29 +0000

The brightest areas of the Earth are the most urbanized, but not necessarily the most populated (compare western Europe with China and India). Cities tend to grow along coastlines and transportation networks. The United States interstate highway system appears as a lattice connecting the brighter dots of city centers. In Russia, the Trans-Siberian railroad is a thin line stretching from Moscow through the center of Asia to Vladivostok. The Nile River, from the Aswan Dam to the Mediterranean Sea, is another bright thread through an otherwise dark region.

Some regions remain thinly populated and unlit. Antarctica is entirely dark. The interior jungles of Africa and South America are mostly dark. Deserts in Africa, Arabia, Australia, Mongolia, and the United States are poorly lit as well (except along the coast and rivers), along with the boreal forests of Canada and Russia, and the great mountains of the Himalaya.

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I feel sexy in Congo

admin — Mon, 10 May 2010 15:24:33 +0000

The SAPE concept comes from centuries ago where the young people were brain washed during the time of the French Congo where they were told to look presentable. It all started when Andre Grenard returned from Paris all dressed up and had a huge fan following. The organization of SAP has members that are artists and they never fail to stand out in a crowd. Every member has his own style in dressing up and even has a set of gestures that are unique to him. They can be seen during weekly, impromptu parades, which brings out applause from the watching crowd. The main principles of these pacifists are to have style and non violence. They don’t want to go unnoticed by the world and one can say that they haven’t failed to do that. You will find them doing a merry dance in establishments and at bars as well.

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Hitler lives on in Asia

admin — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:10:18 +0000

It may be hard to believe that there are still influences of Hitler in Asia. However, these pictures prove his legacy continues to be used to attract people today and for advertising purposes. A popular South Korean pub has posters of Hitler along with his infamous swastika symbol on signboards of the pub. The owner of this pub said that he wanted to create a beer bar and beer made him think of Germany which is the home of beer, thus leading him to naming the pub after Hitler. No religious sentiments were supposed to be hurt by this and it was no different from naming the pub George Bush or something similar. A chain of Hitler named restaurants have been opened in South Asia. These are not associated with any Neo-Nazism organizations either. However, these restaurants did not fail to cause a stirring among the some Jewish organizations. Many objected as to why the person who was responsible for the massacre of millions of Jews should be glorified.

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The Not- So- Fortunate Children

admin — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:06:53 +0000

Pictures of children in distress always make you want to do something to make them feel better or change their life in some way. If you read a magazine when there is a terror strike or an earthquake, you will see a lot of pictures of crying and dying children which can make you sick to the stomach. The innocence in the eyes of children who lead a life collecting rags makes most people want to make a difference.

Especially during war, the children are always the worst hit. Losing parents having to raise siblings younger than them, etc. makes children grow up sooner than they should. It makes you wonder why the innocent children should pay because countries hate each other. Caught in the cross fire, there is nothing these innocents can do but hope for a better future.

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The Worlds 10 Most Stunning Stairways Design

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:25:27 +0000

By a cryptic step in a Catholic chapel to the longer mosaic stair, meet world’s most fascinating stairs you are able to really climb.

Spiral Stair (Australia)

Staircase at the Vatican Museum (Italy)

Loretto Chapel Staircase (USA)

Staircase at the Queen’s House (England)

Staircase at Lello Bookshop (Portugal)

San Francisco’s Tiled Steps (USA)

“Umschreibung” at KPMG Building Munich (Germany)

Stairs at the Longchamp Store (New York)

Vertigo Staircase at the QVB Building (Australia)

Bridge-stair at the Traversinertobel (Switzerland)

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10 of the best South African wines

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:14 +0000

South Africa has come a long way. During its isolation, most of the country’s wines were tired and dreary, with the reds often tasting of burnt rubber and the whites of acid drops. But since then there has been a dramatic increase in quality.

South Africa is currently the world’s ninth largest wine producer with more than 600 wineries and 6,000 wines. It is the fastest growing wine-supplying country in Britain, with a 12.1 per cent share of the market, hot on the heels of Italy and France (13 and 13.1 per cent, respectively).

Much of this is driven by the big brands such as Arniston Bay and Kumala, but the top end has played its part, too, with fabulous wines to be enjoyed from the likes of Thelema, Tokara, Hamilton Russell, Vergelegen, Meinert, Iona, Raats Family, Meerlust, Kanonkop, Boschendal, Boekenhoutskloof, Jordan, Morgenster and Rustenberg.

South Africa now competes in every category, with crisp sauvignons and creamy chardonnays; honeyed chenin blancs and silky pinots. Even pinotage, notorious as something
of an acquired taste, is producing some wonderful fruit-driven wines.

Next year’s football World Cup will be held in South Africa and to help you start preparing your palate here is my top 10.

1 2009 Ken Forrester Cape Breeze Chenin Blanc, 13%vol, South Africa (£4.98; Asda)

Ken Forrester knows his chenin blanc inside out, and his so-called FMC (Forrester Meinert Chenin) is a much-loved classic (and highest-ever scoring South African white in Wine Spectator). This entry-level version might sound like a shampoo or a Dulux paint, but it’s a great value introduction to the grape, with crisp, sweet-edged fruit and a dry finish. An ideal crowd-pleaser for parties.

2 2009 Flagstone Noon Gun Dry White, 13.5%vol, South Africa (£4.99 reduced from £6.99 until Dec 1; Tesco)

Bruce Jack, one of the nicest and quirkiest of all SA winemakers, shocked many by signing up with the world’s largest wine producer, Constellation. Flagstone, housed in a former dynamite factory, is his baby, though, and he vows he’ll be left to his own devices. This chenin blanc/viognier/sauvignon blend is a typical Jack charmer, being light, aromatic and fruity. Delicious with grilled sea bass.

3 2008 Beyerskloof Pinotage, 14%vol, South Africa (£5.99 if you buy 3, otherwise £8.99; Wine Rack)

Pinotage, a cross between cinsault and pinot noir, is South Africa’s USP, loved for its fruit by some, dismissed as tired and redolent of burnt rubber by others. In the hands of Beyerskloof’s Beyers Truter, one of the grape’s most vociferous supporters, it works a dream. Here, his entry-level version is ripe, juicy and full of spicy plum fruit, with no hint of rubber. Enjoy with slow roast belly of pork.

4 2009 Stellar Organics Syrah Rosé, 13.5%vol, South Africa (£6.05; Asda, Budgens, Londis, Spar)

South Africa is strong on Fairtrade and Stellar was the first organic winery in the world to be so accredited. The winery gets its fruit from farms along the northern boundary of Olifant’s River and processes around 4,500 tons of organic grapes a year. This pink syrah is hardly complex, just delightfully fruity and off-dry in the mouth, with a dryish, peppery finish. Serve it well-chilled at parties, or with stuffed red peppers or roasted root vegetables.

5 2007 Bellingham Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc, 14.5%vol, South Africa (£8.99; Majestic)

Chenin blanc does better in South Africa than anywhere else outside the Loire Valley, and this from Bellingham’s Bernard Series (formerly the Maverick range) is a first-rate example of real style. Made from 40-year-old, high-altitude bush vines, it has wonderfully concentrated rich, ripe fruit with hints of peach, apricot and cream. A touch full-flavoured for an aperitif, it works really well with fish pie or creamy mushroom pasta.

6 2007 Paul Cluver Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest, 12%vol, South Africa (£11.49 per 37.5cl; selected Waitrose stores and www.waitrosewine.com)

Andries Burger of Paul Cluver Estate makes smashing wines and I’ve long been a fan of the estate’s pinot noir and their classy gewürztraminer. This is a corker too: a late-picked, botrytised, cool-climate riesling, packed with concentrated honeyed apple/peach flavours and a zingy acidity. It’s great with desserts such as tarte tatin, but even better with gooey blue cheese.

7 2005 Iona The Gunnar, 14%vol, South Africa (£11.95 – £14.95; Really Fine Wine Co 0131 669 7716, Swig Wines 08000 272272, Hic Wines 01977 550047)

Iona is celebrated for its chardonnays and sauvignons and does a fine syrah, too (and a brand new Noble Late Harvest sauvignon, which is gorgeous). This blended red, from cabernet, merlot and petit verdot, is a belter as well. Inimitably SA of course, it also has a touch of Left Bank bordeaux style and is smooth and rounded with luscious ripe fruit. Enjoy with roast loin of venison.

8 Graham Beck Brut NV, 13%vol, South Africa (£12.99; Waitrose, Wholefoods 020 7368 4500, DJ Foodfare 020 8748 5974)

I’ve always enjoyed Graham Beck’s sparklers, made in the champagne method under the supervision of the legendary Pieter “Bubbles” Ferreira. This 50-50 blend of chardonnay and pinot noir from the Robertson region is about as good as it gets for a non-champagne fizz, being crisp and clean, but toasty and brioche-like too. A cracking aperitif.

9 2001 Morgenhof Cape Late Bottled Vintage, 17.5%vol, South Africa (£16.99; Cellar Door Wines 01727 854488, Wright Wine Co 01756 700886)

This is scrumptious stuff, the Cape’s answer to the Douro Valley. Made from 100 per cent tinta barroca, one of port’s major grapes, and aged for four years in French oak, it has raisins, liquorice and ripe damsons on the palate and a rich, succulent finish. Enjoy as you would any LBV port, with cheese, chocolate puddings or a hearty Cuban cigar.

10 2007 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir, 13%vol, South Africa (£24.99; Wine Society, Harvey Nichols)

The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, near Hermanus, is home to some fascinating wines. Although nobody agrees on exactly where the prime valley starts and ends, it’s fair to say that Hamilton Russell put the region on the map with its pinots and chardonnays. Known as the most “Burgundian” of SA’s pinots, this is as elegant and silky as they come, with a touch of vegetal spice and dark berry fruit. Perfect with chicken and truffle risotto.

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