world luxury ipad of $8 Million

 

When Diamond-Coated Tech Just Doesn't Cut It

The iPad is an extremely popular device, but many people held off buying one because of the price. The iPad 2 currently starts at $499 and goes all the way up to $829 for the 64GB 3G model. For a select few however, that kind of money is pocket change.
The diamond-encrusted iPad, which previously set the standard for luxury at $1.2 million, now pales in comparison to one just released from Stuart Hughes. The company specializes in luxury items of all natures, including cars, yachts, televisions, furniture, and gadgets. Apparently their solid gold and platinum models weren't exclusive enough for their clientele, so this iPad 2 runs for £5,000,000.00 (approximately $8.15 million).

 

Why is it So Expensive?

There are few things on this planet worth more than diamonds, so how can this iPad be more expensive than one coated in them? As it turns out, pretty easily. Stuart Hughes just used bigger diamonds, incredibly rare stone, and dinosaur bones to make the most exclusive and ridiculous iPad ever.
The iPad 2 Gold History Edition is "Uniquely designed and crafted by Stuart Hughes." It features a solid 24ct gold backing and an Apple logo set with 12.5cts worth of diamonds, but the front is where the price gets steep. The frame of the device is made from the oldest rock in the world, ammolite, and is combined with shavings of a 65 million-year-old T-Rex thigh bone. Add a single-cut 8.5ct diamond surrounded by 12 smaller diamonds on a platinum inlay as the home button, and you have a masterpiece of excessive luxury.
Only two Gold History iPads were made in total, so you better hurry before the other billionaires hear about this offer firs

Aidan Dwyer 13-Year-Old Improves Solar Panel Design

 

Teenager's Design Inspired By Nature

Ever heard of the Fibonacci Sequence? Well this 13-year-old boy has, and he knows how to use it too. Aidan Dwyer was hiking in the Catskill Mountains and suddenly had a burst of inspiration regarding plant life and solar energy collection. He studied the patterns in which trees grew their leaves and then created a working prototype.
"I knew that branches and leaves collected sunlight for photosynthesis, so my next experiments investigated if the Fibonacci pattern helped," said Dwyer. "The tree design takes up less room than flat-panel arrays and works in spots that don’t have a full southern view." He also claims that this new tree-like design collects more sunlight in the shade, in winter, and during bad weather. His design is actually more compact than the standard version, so it would be great for urban areas.
So how well does this new design work? Dwyer's Fibonacci sequence solar panel stand improves efficiency by a whopping 50%! He has filed a provisional US patent and is obviously drawing interest from major players in the industry. This kid is going to be extremely rich.

 

Why Didn't Someone Think of This Before?

For those that are unfamiliar with the Fibonacci Sequence, or just forgot since learning it in high school, it is a series of numbers where the next number equals the total of the previous two. For example, the first 10 terms are 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 34. This sequence is often found in nature, and especially in plant life.
Supposedly, the brightest minds on earth are hard at work on solving the world's energy crisis. So someone please tell me why nobody thought to look at nature and try to replicate it? I suppose it does sometimes take the open mind of a child to see such a simple solution, but scientists have been working with solar panels for decades now so there's really no excuse.
The biggest reason why solar power hasn't taken over as our power source is because the cost is too high, but hopefully innovations like this could lead to a future where our cities are filled with Fibonacci solar panel trees.
- Justin Hannah, ChaCha Games and SciTech
**UPDATE (8/23/2011): So it turns out that Dwyer's science project is looking like a big bust. It turns out that the kid used an incorrect form of measuring voltage, and therefore his previously impressive data is actually useless. The tree idea may still have some merit, but likely will not yield anywhere close to a 50% energy gain.

Mind-Blowing Unsolved Mysteries of world

 

That's No Moon

For as smart as we humans think we are, there sure are a lot of things that we cannot explain. Throughout history, a large number of events, claims, and scientific findings have fallen beyond the current level of human understanding. Some of these unsolved mysteries are completely mind-blowing, and 20 of them are contained in this gallery! Can you figure them out?
First on this list of unsolved mysteries is the origin of Earth's moon. Traditional science argues that the moon was created from a collision of Earth and another smaller planet. However, there are a number of strange phenomena regarding our mysterious moon. Here are a few of these strange facts: the moon is the wrong size for its current orbit, the moon rings like a bell when hit by an object which could signal that it's hollow, metal shavings were found in samples taken by the Apollo crew, and UFO sightings were common on NASA moon missions.
All these phenomena and more point toward the suggestion that the moon is actually an artificially created spaceship. It's a bit far fetched, but throughout history, Astronomers have been discouraged from testing this theory.

 

Giant Stone Balls

Costa Rican workers found something a large number of stone spheres when clearing a jungle in the 1930s. These remarkable objects are almost perfectly spherical and range in size from those that fit in your hand to one that's an amazing 8-feet in diameter. Nobody knows who made these impressive round rocks, why they did it, and perhaps most importantly, how they were constructed so perfectly.

USCG Coast Guard Celebrates 221st Anniversary

 

Serving the US for 221 Years

For more than 200 years the US Coast Guard [USCG] has provided maritime safety, security, and stewardship.  The USCG is a branch of the United States Armed Forces with jurisdiction in both domestic and international waters, and its duties consist of homeland and non-homeland security missions.
We may know about their missions when highlighted in national news during natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina, but do we know its history?  Let's take a look.

 

USCG's Birth

USCG, then known as the Revenue Marine, officially started Aug. 4. 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of ten vessels to enforce federal tariff and trade laws, and to prevent smuggling.  The USCG was also ordered to restrain piracy as well.

 

Name Changes

The Revenue Marine was renamed as the Revenue Cutter Service, and in 1915 it joined with the US Lifesaving Service to create the Coast Guard.

 

USCG In Action

The Coast Guard has been involved in wars, animal rescue missions, international rescues, natural disaster relief efforts, and much more.

PlayStation Vita Coming Out of 2012

 

PlayStation Vita Misses 2011 Release Date

The PlayStation Vita will be a hot commodity when it arrives on the gaming scene, but so far Sony has been tight lipped about exactly when it will come out. Many rumors were circulating that the Vita would debut during the upcoming holiday season, but Sony executive Kaz Hirai squelched those hopes today. The PS Vita will not arrive for the US or Europe until early 2012.
The partial truth of the rumor is that Sony's new gaming handheld is coming out in Japan before the end of the year. In addition, Sony will ramp up their PS Vita marketing campaign (hopefully another hilarious Kevin Butler ad) starting in November or December.

Why You Shouldn't Skip a Workout

 

When You're Feeling Fatigued

It was a long day at work and a long drive home, and the last thing you want to do is get back in the car and drive to the gym. Eating mac and cheese in front of 'Wheel of Fortune' just sounds so much more appealing. Sound about right?
If you're sitting for most of your day, you're going to feel tired regardless. That fatigued feeling is probably your body telling you that you need to get up and move. Make it habit to exercise before you sit down and relax for the night. Rest days are important too, but don't use the "I'm tired" excuse everyday.

 

When Your Back Aches

If you've been working out intensely for a few days, then it's okay to take a day or two off to recover. However, if your back is achy all of the time, it's probably best that you do something about it. Ease into simple exercises, like walking or yoga, to help stretch out tender areas. Incorporate ab exercises into your routine, as well. They will strengthen your core, helping to support your back and give you better posture.

 

When Your Eating Habits are Off

Eating too much or too little might make you want to skip your workout. If you come home with a grumbling stomach, digging into a bag of chips might seem a lot more appealing than going for a jog. If you're going to happy hour and snacking on apps for an hour or two, that doesn't exactly make your stomach workout-ready either. How can you find a happy medium?
Plan your workouts so that they're part of your everyday routine- and plan your meals around them. If you know you'll be hungry after work, pack a light snack, like an apple or a slice of bread with peanut butter. If you don't like working out on an empty stomach in the morning, eat some yogurt before you get going. If you have a schedule, you'll be more likely to stick with it.

Things that Cause Cancer commonly..

 

Be Aware

Experts believe that one-third of all cancers can be prevented with lifestyle changes, according to WebMD. By eating well, not smoking, staying active, protecting your skin, being smart about sex, getting regular checkups, and avoiding toxins at home and at work, you can help protect yourself.
Be aware of what you put in your body, and your surroundings, and read on for nine common things that cause cancer.
Emily Keck, ChaCha Diet & Nutrition

 

Bisphenol A (BPA)

What is it? Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is an organic compound found in plastics. It is considered a toxic substance in Canada, but in the United States, it can still be found in water bottles, baby bottles, medical and dental devices, toys and household electronics.

What will it do? BPA is an endocrine disruptor that can mimic the body's own hormones, leading to negative health effects.

What's the solution? To avoid the toxic substance, look for plastic products with 'BPA Free' written on the label, and try to stay away from canned foods, as BPA is found in them too.

 

Soy

With the popularity of vegan diets on the rise, dairy products are frowned upon more often. It's easy to turn to soy milk and other soy products as an alternative, but it's best to do so in moderation.
What is it? Soy contains phytoestrogens, a group of chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen. Women need estrogen to regulate their menstrual cycles and have babies.
What will it do? Some experts are concerned that an excess of soy will stimulate the growth of estrogen-sensitive cancers since high exposures of estrogen over a woman's lifetime are linked with an increased risk for breast cancer.
What's the solution? Don't give up soy altogether, but keep some variety in your diet. Coconut, almond, hazelnut and hemp milk are all great alternatives, and can be found in your local grocery store.

 

Artificial Sweeteners

What is it? The harmful effects of artificial sweeteners, like aspartame, sucralose and saccharin, are a great controversy in our society. Many argue that they are human carcinogens, causing bladder, colon, breast and prostate cancer, while others argue that there is no concrete evidence to prove this.
What will they do? While we are still uncertain if they are a cause of cancer, artificial sweeteners have been proven to cause headaches, depression and increased hunger.
What's the solution? To stay away from these complications, it's best to stick with natural sweeteners, like sugar, honey and agave. You're not going to gain weight if you eat sweets in moderation, and you may even feel better once you make the switch.