Tulips Fields in the Netherlands

Brazilian Baby dancing Samba

Southeast Asia Parrot Flower

Impatiens Psittacina in Wikipedia

beautiful, isn't it?

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport in Guinness Book

“Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is the fastest production car ever built, and this is not what just because the ones that built the supercar say it, but because Guiness Book of World Records say it. 

 The Guiness Book officials were the first outside VW Group to see the new Bugatti Veyron at work. And really saw something extraordinary, because this new hypercar set a new speed world record for production cars and the Volkswagen’s testing circuit, Ehra-Lessien, reaching 268 mph, or 434,211 km/h. The Germans were very confident about their latest creations and before showing it to the public they put it to such a test in order to have something to brag about. 

This record was facilitated by the new power peaks Veyron Super Sport reaches, the horsepower plant with 16 cylinders developing 1,200 HP and 1106 lb-ft of torque. The 20% enhancement of the power was possible thanks to the changing of the 4 turbo units with some bigger ones and of the intercoolers. 

This model was launched in August at Peeble Beach Concours, and the first 5 units called World Record Edition were already sold. We still don’t know at what price, because it was not yet disclosed."  ( in MIBZ)

Very exclusive!!!

To match with your Bugatti Veyron ....

HERMÈS

PRADA

CHANEL

CHANEL

The Brigade of Gurkhas

The Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective term for units of the current British Army that are composed of Nepalese soldiers. The brigade, which is 3,640 strong, draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that of the East India Company. The brigade includes infantry, engineer, signal, logistic and training and support units.

They are famous for their ever-present kukris, a distinctive heavy knife with a curved blade, and for their reputation of being fierce fighters and brave soldiers. They take their name from the hill town of Gorkha from which the Nepalese kingdom had expanded. The ranks have always been dominated by four ethnic groups: the Gurungs and Magars from central Nepal; and the Rais and Limbus from the east, who live in hill villages of hill farmers.

Crocosaurus Cove & The Cage of Death

 

 

 

 

This  theme park in Australia  hopes to lure tourists into a "Cage of Death" for a close encounter with a 5.5m crocodile. Just 4cm of acrylic will separate brave punters from the jaws of Choppa - a feisty saltwater croc. Saltwater crocodiles are the world's largest reptile and can grow up to 7 metres. They have become increasingly common in Australia's tropical north since hunting, which almost extinguished the species, was banned in 1971.

Top End tourists will climb into a clear box before being lowered into Choppa's lair.They'll then spend 15 minutes inside the 2.8m high cage and watch Choppa, who lost both front feet while fighting other crocodiles, trying to take a bite out of them. People who climbed into the Cage of Death said it was a scary experience. They say that the power can only be felt when the croc hit the cage. At this time… You would not have a chance (without the cage)!

Visit the Website:  CROCOSAURUS COVE

Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th is an unlucky day in much of Western Europe, North America, and Australia. Many people avoid travel and avoid signing contracts on Friday the 13th. Floors in tall buildings often skip from 12 to 14. And while the superstition is believed to be fading, it nonetheless has deep roots in both Christian and pagan culture. 

Superstition is a credulous belief or notion, not based on reason, knowledge or experience. The word is often used pejoratively to refer to folk beliefs deemed irrational. This leads to some superstitions being called "old wives’tales". It is also commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy and spiritual beings, particularly the irrational belief that future events can be influenced or foretold by specific unrelated prior events. 

The etymology is from the classical Latin superstitio, literally "a standing over", hence: "amazement, wonder, dread, especially of the divine or supernatural". The word is attested in the 1st century BC, notably in Cicero, Livy, Ovid, in the meaning of an unreasonable or excessive belief in fear or magic, especially foreign or fantastical ideas. By the 1st century AD, it came to refer to "religious awe, sanctity; a religious rite" more generally.

Source: Wikipedia

Minimun Wages in Europe

                                                                             In  EUROS:

Albânia:  18,000 lekë                                                129,00

Andorra: 915.20 euro                                               915,20

Arménia:  25,000 dram                                              47,80

Austria: 1,000 euro                                                1.000,00

Azerbaijan: 60 manat                                                 54,73

Belarus: 229,000 rubles                                             57,37

Belgium: 1,440.67 euro                                         1.440,67

Bosnia Herzegovina: 320 convertible marka            163,61

Bulgária:  240 leva                                                  122,59

Croatia:  2,814.00 kuna                                          388,05

Cyprus:  840 euro                                                   840,00

Czech Republic: 8,000 koruna                                314,91

Denmark: - - - - Has no minimum wages law

Estonia:  4,350 krooni                                             278,02

Finland:  - - - - Has no minimum wages law

France: 1,343.77 euro                                          1,343,77

Georgia:  115 lari                                                     48,98

Germany:  - - - Has no minimum wages law

Greece:  €740.00                                                    740,00

Hungary: 73,500 forint                                           277,36

Iceland: 130,000 króna                                           751,59

Ireland: 1,499.33 euro                                          1.499,33

Italy:  - - - - Has no minimum wages law

Latvia: 180 lati                                                         54,94

Liechtenstein: - - - -

Lithuania:  800 litai                                               231,70

Luxembourg:  1,682.76 euro                               1.682,76

Republic of Macedonia:  - - - -

Malta: 634.75 euro                                                 634,75

Moldova:  766.10 lei                                                46,18

Monaco 1,509.73 euro                                         1.509,73

Montenegro: 55.00 euro                                           55,00

Netherlands: 1,398.00 euro                                  1.398,00

Norway:  - - - - Has no minimum wages law

Poland:  1,317 złotych                                             337,80

Portugal : 475.00  euro                                           475,00

Romania:  600 lei                                                   147,34

Rússia: 4,330 rubles                                               109,22

San Marino: 1,220.27 euro                                  1.220,27

Serbia: 12,133.33 dinars                                        121,33

Slovakia: 307.70 euro                                             307,70

Slovenia: 734.15 euro                                             734,15

Spain: 633.30 euro                                                 633,30

Sweden - - -   - Has no minimum wages law

Switzerland - - Has no minimum wages law

Turkey:  693 lira                                                    336,19

Ukraine: 625 hryven                                                 57,56

United Kingdom: 1,005.33 pound                       1.163,77

Brazil in World Cup 2010

A boy at the top of Mt. Everest

Jordan Romero, a 13-year-old American boy has become the youngest climber to reach the top of Mount Everest, last Saturday. The previous record for the youngest climber to scale Everest had been held by Temba Tsheri of Nepal. He reached the peak at age 16. Romero was climbing Everest with a team that included his father and three Sherpa guides. He left for the peak from the base camp on the Chinese side of the mountain. Romero has been on a quest to climb the highest peaks on all seven continents such as:

2006: Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

2007: Mount Ebrus, Russia

2007: Mount Aconcagua, Argentina

2008: Denali, Alaska

2009: Carstens, Australia

The French Foreign Legion

The French Foreign Legion is a unique military unit in the French Army established in 1831. The legion was specifically created for foreign nationals wishing to serve in the French Armed Forces, but commanded by French officers. However, it is also open to French citizens.

The Legion is today known as an elite military unit whose training focuses not only on traditional military skills but also on its strong esprit de corps. As its men come from different countries with different cultures, this is a widely accepted solution to strengthen them enough to work as a team. Consequently, training is often described as not only physically challenging, but also extremely stressful psychologically.

Visit the Official Site of the French Foreign Legion (Legion Étrangère).

The Secret of Life

So cute baby porcupines!!!!!

Simply irresistible.... aren't they????
I love them !!!

Stunning Classic Cars

All pictures DAN PALATNIK @ copyright,
provided as a courtesy of the author.

DAN PALATNIK is a brazilian 2D & 3D illustrator and graphic artist.

Many Thanks !

Beautiful colors of Peru

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America, bordering Ecuador and Colombia to the north, Brazil to the east, Bolivia to the south-east, Chile to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. In addition to being known as the cradle of the Inca Empire, Peru harbors many indigenous ethnic groups, making it a major historical and cultural site. So beautiful!!

The Chinese Year of the Tiger

The Year of the Tiger began on February 14 th 2010. Drama, intensity, change and travel will be the keywords for 2010. Unfortunately, world conflicts and disasters tend to feature during Tiger years also, so it won’t be a dull 12 months for anyone. The Year of the Tiger will bring far reaching changes for everyone. New inventions and incredible technological advances have a good chance of occurring. For all of the Chinese horoscope signs, this year is one to be active – seizing opportunities and making the most of our personal and very individual talents. Everything happens quickly and dramatically in a Tiger year – blink and you could miss an important chance of a lifetime!

Source: Wayangtimes.com

Rasta Kinder Egg

Have You Ever Viewed a Bird House Inside?

Nice, isn't it??

Great Idea for Snacks

cheese, cherry tomatoes and olives

Very nice !!!