Design
The construction bill for One World Trade Center, the skyscraper under construction at Ground Zero in New York, has risen to more than $3.8 billion, making it the world’s most expensive new office tower, according to Fox News.
The massive bill, up $700 million from the latest public estimate, marks another obstacle in the rebuilding process of the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which has been marred with political challenges and ever-lengthening construction delays.
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by Lana Galea January 31, 2012 (4 days ago)
Tags: One World Trade Center, World Trade Center, world's most expensive, world's most expensive office tower
Design
It is that time of year when we’re feeling optimistic and making plans for the foreseeable future. Maybe you are preparing to go back into the office with renewed confidence and give your career a boost. Maybe you are getting ready to be a better parent, husband or wife. Maybe you have no clue whatsoever of what to do with your life next.
For those of you who are feeling a little lost, here are a few people and companies developing cool stuff out there that may inspire you to think outside the box – and who knows, maybe break some new ground?
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by Bob January 24, 2012 (2 weeks ago)
Tags: Copenhagen Suborbitals, Innespace, Purdue University, Sealander
Gadgets
You could easily be excused for thinking you’re in a scene from Minority Report with the recent invention of a window that doubles as a computer monitor.
Samsung has created the remarkable Transparent Smart Window — a window that works as a computer monitor too.
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by Lana Galea January 19, 2012 (3 weeks ago)
Tags: CES 2012, Minority Report, Samsung, Samsung Smart Window
Cars
Porsche only revealed their new 911 Cabriolet at the 2012 Detroit Motor Show earlier this week, but the carmaker has already unveiled another convertible: the new 2012 Porsche Boxster.
Porsche has described the 2012 Porsche Boxster as faster, lighter, cleaner, more economical, and better looking than its predecessor, and said it will be officially revealed at the Geneva Motor Show in March, before going on sale in the UK on 28 April 2012.
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by Lana Galea January 15, 2012 (3 weeks ago)
Tags: 2012 Porsche Boxster, car news, Detroit Motor Show, Porsche
Cars
The LA Auto Show provides an essential stage for carmakers to show off their latest models, since California is by far the largest car market in the U.S.
At the 2011 LA Auto Show, held last month, a host of new models and concept cars made their world debuts. Here are some of the most notable cars that made their debut at the 2011 LA Auto Show:
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by Lana Galea December 29, 2011
Tags: 2011 LA Auto Show, Cadillac XTS, Cars, Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Convertible, Fiat 500 Abarth, Honda CR-V, Honda Fit Electric, Hyundai Azera, Infiniti JX, LA auto show, Subaru BRZ
Gadgets
By now you’ve read all the lists that will tell you what to pick up people at the last minute for the Holidays. But what about those things that seem like good ideas at the time, but are definite no-no’s when giving gifts? What about coming up with a list of gifts that may mean one thing to you, but something else to another?
And don’t forget all those the gifts we simply shouldn’t punish anyone – not even our enemies or in-laws – with. Where are those lists? Well, here’s one now:
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by Bob December 28, 2011
Tags: Christmas shopping, Christmas tree, gifts not to buy
Cars
A retired couple managed to get their prized 1956 Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe through a world trip unscathed, but it was a trip to their local Sainsbury’s car park that ultimately put a dent in their classic car.
Geoffrey and Hilary Herdman took 16 months to complete the trip that they described as a “wrinkly gap year” in their 1956 Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe, of which only 42 were made.
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by Lana Galea December 28, 2011
Tags: Bristol 405 Drophead Coupe, classic cars, Sainsbury's
Cars
The Wazuma V8 has become the world’s most expensive quad bike with a price tag of €200,000.
Built by French company Lazareth, the one-off Wazuma V8 can hit a top speed of 241km/h and is so powerful, it is only permitted to be driven off-road.
The special bike boasts a Ferrari engine with 250bhp and handlebars from a BMW M3.
Manufactured this year, Lazareth describes the quad as an ‘atypical three-wheel vehicle’, with the rear two wheels linked together.
Weighing in at a relatively light 650kg, it also features huge 18-inch wheels with racing slick tyres.
“The Wazuma offers matchless driving sensations with a unique design,” a spokesman for Lazareth said.
“It is designed to be simple, aggressive and high-performance. It is first of all a masterpiece of engineering, a sculpture.”
It is up for sale for €200,000 on luxury website JamesList.
Check out the world’s most expensive quad bike in the video below:
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by Lana Galea December 21, 2011
Tags: BMW M3, ferrari, JamesList, Lazareth, Wazuma V8, world's most expensive, world's most expensive quad bike
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