Tuesday, 30 November 2010

The largest cruise ship in world Oasis Of The Seas

Oasis Of The Seas is 1,184 feet long and more than 226,000 tons. The 5,400-passenger ship with a crew of 2,000 cost 1.5 billion dollars to make. Darn, I guess I can’t afford a copy! No other cruise line seems interested in topping it, so I think it will remain the largest cruise ship for some time.

Somehow it looks like a big wave hitting it broadside would flip it right over. It has 16 decks, a damn high ship! That’s a lot of weight above the waterline. But I’ll never be able to afford to go on it anyway. Cool ship, no matter what!

Inferno hauls greet the world’s largest cruise ship, the Independence of the Seas as she enters in the U.K. for the first time on 25 April in Southampton, southern England. This giant 160,000 tonne yacht will function all through the year from the city. Valued at $793 million (Euros 508 million), this Royal Caribbean cruise ship was constructed in the Aker Finnyards drydock in Turku, Finland and is the dual biggest sail liner together with her sister ships Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas. It draws contrast with the Titanic in terms of her giantly size by being 230ft longer than the Titanic. Right after Titanic met misfortune, the largest cruise ship has proved to be a risk for her owners, who witnessed a surge in fuel prices and calming down of global economy within three years of commissioning of ship.

The pool of facilities offered by this princess includes a 2,000-seater dining room, a choice of an ice rink, a 1,350-seat theatre, a surf simulator and a nine-hole miniature golf course. The naming ceremony for the ship is due on 30 April before she boards on her foremost paying journey on 2 May.

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The largest hydroelectric dam in the world

The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the world. It is located in the middle of the tree gorges on the Yangtze River, the third longest in the world, in the Hubei Province of China. The Yangtze River Dam was approved by the Chinese government in 1992. However, construction didn’t begin until 1994. It is scheduled to be completed by 2009. The $25 billion project is being internationally funded by companies, export credit agencies, and banks from Canada, Switzerland, Germany, France, Sweden, and Brazil. Controversy about the project arises from human rights issues (as many as 1.3-1.9 million people have been forced to relocate) and environmental impacts.

The dam is by far the worlds largest in both size and hydroelectric power generation. Its an astonishing engineer feat.

You see the Three Gorges Dam up close - and pass through its incredibly large locks in your ship. The Three Gorges Dam is a Hillman Wonder Bronze Medal winner.
Unfortunately, from the tourists perspective, it is raising the river water level behind it so high that formerly breathtaking rapid currents of the Yangtze River are all but disappearing. And, the water is permanently inundating some scenic and cultural riverside attractions (and forced over a million people to relocate).
However, much of the stunning natural beauty of the sheer gorges remain. And, the visit to the new dam and its locks have substantially added to the cruises appeal.
On balance, the Yangtze River cruise is still so exceptional that the sightseeing losses the dam caused should definitely not discourage travelers from making the voyage. Think of the marble statue Venus de Milo. She lost her arms but still is an object of beauty.

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New Hermès Spring Summer 2011 Birkin

New spring-summer 2011 Hermès Birkin in bi-material of calf leather and lizard skin trimmings!

Monday, 29 November 2010

Bottega Veneta Christmas 2010 Wishlist

Spring/Summer 2011 men's fashion trends - Mint Green Color

Hermes spring/summer 2011

Kanye West wrote Roberto Cavalli coat from the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection . This dark navy and brown fur lined trench also comes with a detachable wool/fur collar.

Nov. 13th - LA - David and boys skateboarding in Santa Monica

Comedic actor Russell Brand was spotted surrounded by fans outside the “Live with Regis and Kelly” studios. He wore an Alexander McQueen frayed Celtic Skull scarf ($395) and a bright red Comme Des Garcons cardigan ($450). This Comme Des Garcons soft wool cardigan features a ribbed v-neck, cuffs, hem, a button up front, and a white stitched trim.

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Rihanna in Interview Magazine’s December Issue

Rihanna is featured on the cover of Interview Magazine’s upcoming December 2010 Issue, and her cover story interviewer is none other than her friend Mr. Kanye West. The issue also includes lots of great colorful shots (taken by photographer Mikael Jansson) of Rihanna in different sexy poses.

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Sneakersnstuff x Converse “Lovikka” Chuck Taylor All Star

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Scandinavian sneaker retailer Sneakersnstuff recently joined forces with Converse to rework their ubiquitous Chuck Taylor All Star model. The Swedish store has designed a unique upper created from premium wool, is decorated with multi-colored embroidery for branding. Further detailed with heel tassels, the shoe is finished with a complementing, primary color-striped midsole.
The sneakers are available from SNS on December 3.

Star Style - Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough

Ryan Seacrest & Julianne Hough in Paris ,France (November 24)

Paris Hilton Does Community Service in Style

Paris Hilton has started doing her 200 hours of community service. She was pleaded guilty to drug possession and obstructing a police officer in August, and she got 1 year probation that includes community service and enrollment in a substance abuse treatment program. She has also to pay a fine of $2000. You can view the pictures from Paris Hilton’s first day of community service. She looks funny doing all the work on high heels!