Model Cities Made From Computer Parts

Italian artist Franco Recchia uses old computer parts to create his unique tech junk cities – mixed media sculptures that replicate famous metropolises.

Driven by a simple curiosity to see what is inside the computer case, Recchia takes apart old computers and uses their parts to create ingenious urban skylines. A “testament to what is beautiful, elegant and functional in the modern object” his tech-junk sculptures are made from various parts like radiators, old motherboards, various slots, and even case parts. These works of art are the artists way of showing that every thing made by the human hand has great beauty, if used in an original-enough way.

You can check out Franco Rocchia’s amazing tech-junk cities on ARTmine, where you can also purchase some of them. They are priced between $2,400 and $8,100, no the cheapest artworks you can find, but definitely among the most original.

Audi Quattro Concept Quick Spin

Blue and red flashing lights filling the mirror after a spirited canyon run are never welcomed. Yet this time, I've fully embraced them. Why?

I'm driving down California's Pacific Coast Highway in Audi's one-of-a-kind Quattro Concept with a full police escort. In front, law enforcement is clearing the road ahead as if sweeping for mines, pushing civilian traffic off to the side. I've got another unit behind me, shooing the restless natives off my flanks. The parade is impressive, but I'm wary of the pageantry. Are the cops there to solely maintain a generous cushion around the multi-million dollar concept, or has Audi paid them to keep me from rocketing off into the sunset off with their turbocharged 190-mph sports coupe?

Lemon Is Good For Your Skin

Lemon Is Good For Your Skin

Packed with sunshine lemons are bursting with health benefits. Just the thought of them makes your mouth water and their refreshing fragrance lifts your spirits. Everyone knows the benefits vitamin C rich lemons have on the body but few know their cosmetic properties. For centuries women have used lemons to cleanse, tone and condition their skin. As a natural antioxidant they combat the signs of aging by helping to stimulate collagen production. The cosmetics industry uses lemons to produce a range of skin care preparations, but they are expensive. You can make lemon rich cosmetics at home cheaply and easily using items from your kitchen store cupboard.

Lemon oil calms and soothes our never. It helps to remove mental stress, anxiety and exhaustion. It has properly to refresh or mind removing the negative thoughts of the mind. So when in stress drink lemon juice mixed with sugar, salt and cold water. It will give you instant energy and refresh you very quick. It is healthy, testy and low cost and thus it is a popular drink all over the world. You can also mix few drops of lemon juice in the liquor of tea. It helps to recover you from extreme fatigue and tiredness very quickly.

Use lemon juice to tone the skin after cleansing. Try this recipe. Take two tablespoons of lemon juice, one tablespoon of vodka, one tablespoon of witch hazel and two tablespoons of water. Pour into a bottle and shake well, store in the fridge and use as needed. Apply to skin with a cotton wool pad and leave for three to five minutes. Rinse the face with warm water and pat dry with a towel. Do not use on damaged skin as it will sting.

After cleansing and toning use moisturizer. Make a simple and inexpensive moisturizer by blending together equal amounts of honey, lemon juice and oil. Sweet almond oil is a nice luxury but you don’t need to use it olive oil is fine. Put into a bottle and shake until all ingredients have blended together. Dab on face and neck with cotton ball, use the tips of your finger to massage into skin in small upwards circular movements. Rinse with warm water and pat dry with soft towel.

Lemon Skin Care Tips:

    * Prepare Lemon and Honey juice. Intake this juice in the morning. It helps to cleaning the skin.
    * Apply Lemon juice on the face to clean & shine.
    * Prepare mixture of Aloe Vera & Lemon juice and apply on face for glowing the skin.
    * You can try to wash your face with Lemon juice every night for skin care.
    * Prepare mixture of Lemon juice and Olive oil. Apply this juice directly on acne and eczema for dry it.
    * For oily skin, prepare mixture of Lemon, Egg white and Grapes. Apply this paste and wash with warm water after 25 min. your skin become shine.
    * Prepare a mixture of 1 teaspoon Lemon juice and Glycerin and apply it on the spots for the removal of blackheads, freckles and wrinkles.

How To Use Lemon Juice

    * Dab on an existing blemish to help dry it up.
    * For a hair treatment that adds bounce and shine, after shampooing mix the juice of one lemon with one cup warm water and apply to hair. Allow to remain in hair for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly.  (Can also be mixed with honey for extra conditioning.)
    * Brighten and lighten fingernails by soaking them in lemon juice for ten minutes.
    * As a treatment for blackheads, clogged pores and blemishes, apply lemon juice to areas at night.  Do not wash off until the morning.
    * Rub lemon peel over elbows and knees to eliminate rough or dark spots.
    * Apply full strength to discolored and darkened areas at night and leave on until the morning.
    * Apply full strength or diluted with water as a facial toner to exfoliate and lighten the skin, to prevent and treat clogged pores, blackheads and blemishes.

Unicorn Cow

Farmer Jia Kebing noticed a small bump on this cow's forehead when it was born two years ago but didn't expect it to grow into a 20cm (8in) horn.

Tokyoflash Kisai Satellite Watch

Tokyoflash has unveiled its new Kisai Satellite watch. Easy to read at a glance, Satellite’s display separates elements of time into distinct zones. Hours are displayed in the upper zone in the same position as hours on a clock, groups of five minutes are displayed in the lower left zone in the same position as minutes on a clock and four single minutes are shown in the lower right zone. After touching the button, lights showing the current time will flash for a short time to direct you. Watch the video after the jump to get more details.

Dinxia Landforms, Beautiful Landscapes in China

China Danxia is a general name for several Danxia landscapes in southern China which were inscribed as a World Heritage Site. The inscribed areas have a total surface of 65446 ha, consisting in an unique type of petrographic geomorfology. A Danxia landform is formed from red colored sandstones and conglomerates of largely Cretaceous age, characterized by a range of erosional landforms and spectacular red cliffs. Amazing sights that include dramatic natural pillars, ravines, vallleys, towers and waterfalls can be found here.



“These rugged landscapes have helped to conserve sub-tropical broad-leaved evergreen forests, and host many species of flora and fauna, about 400 of which are considered rare or threatened.” UNESCO

Danxia is a type of landform named after Mount Danxia, a famous scenic area near Shaoguan city in the northern part of Guangdong. Here are Buddhist temples located on the mountains and many scenic walks can be undertaken. There is also a river winding through the mountains on which boat trips can be taken to enjoy the scenery.


The six provinces with Danxia landforms are: Mount Langshan and Mount Wanfoshan (Hunan Province), Mount Danxia (Guangdong Province), Taining and Guanzhishan (Fujian Province), Mount Longhushan and Guifeng (Jiangxi Province), Fangyan, Mount Jianglangshan (Zhejiang Province), and Mount Chishui (Guizhou Province).

You can find more information about these spectacular landscapes

Best Remedies For Indian Hair Forever

Best Remedies For Indian Hair Forever

Indian hair care techniques offer natural, time-tested alternatives to chemical-laden drugstore products. You can cure common hair problems such as dry hair, dandruff, and hair loss with traditional Indian hair care products. Traditional Ayrveda healing methods can help make your hair look and feel healthier.

Amla Powder and Lemon Juice for Stronger

According to Vasant Lad, author of “The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies,” a mixture of amla powder and lemon juice can be applied to the hair to help it grow stronger and have a fuller appearance. To make and use this mixture, combine 1 tbsp. amla powder with the juice of one lemon in a small container and shake or stir to dissolve the powder. Gently massage the mixture onto the roots of the hair and scalp and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing and shampooing. This treatment can be used daily as long as it does not bother your skin or have any adverse side effects. Unused portions of this mixture will keep in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Coconut Milk, Lime Seeds and Cedar Essential Oil for Hair Loss

Melanie A. Sachs, author of “Ayurvedic Beauty Care,” writes that a mixture of coconut milk, lime seeds and cedar essential oil can be applied to the scalp as a topical treatment for hair loss. To make and use this mixture, combine ¼ cup coconut milk, 2 tbsp. lime seeds and 1 tbsp. cedar essential oil in a blender and puree for 10 to 15 seconds to crush the lime seeds. Pour the mixture over wet hair and gently massage it into the scalp for two to three minutes in the shower. Leave the mixture in for 10 minutes before rinsing with water and washing with your regular shampoo. This treatment can be repeated every day as long as it does not bother your skin or cause any irritation to the scalp. Unused portions of the mixture will keep in the refrigerator for about five days.

Oiling Hair

Oiling hair is the most important part of traditional Indian hair care. You should oil your hair three times a week for best results. It makes hair strong and dandruff-free. Always oil your hair before washing it. You can buy a traditional hair oil, such as Amala, from an Indian grocery or just use coconut oil. For specific hair issues, you can infuse coconut oil with herbs such as rosemary or flowers such as hibiscus. Massage oil vigorously into your scalp to increase circulation and promote hair growth. Use a wide-toothed comb to comb the oil down to the ends of your hair. If your ends are dry, you should apply oil directly to the ends as well. Wrap hair in a hot towel for maximum absorption. Leave the oil on for at least an hour or as long as overnight. Wash hair until it is squeaky and free from oil.

Coconut Oil and Olive Oil for Overall Hair Health and Split Ends

Reenita Malholtra, author of “Ayurveda: A Holistic Approach To Health,” notes that a mixture of coconut oil and olive oil is commonly used for general hair health and to get rid of split ends. Combine one part coconut oil with one part olive oil in a container with a tight-fitting lid and shake it to combine the ingredients. Massage a small amount of the mixture onto the scalp and roots of the hair and leave it in for one hour before rinsing with cool water and washing with a mild shampoo. This treatment can be repeated daily as long as it does not cause any irritation, and unused portions can be kept in a cool, dark place for up to six months.

Lettuce and Spinach Juice

A juice made from spinach and lettuce is thought to help with hair growth. Combine some large lettuce leaves and about 1/2 cup of spinach in a food processor. If the mixture is too thick to drink, add some water to thin it out a bit. Blend until smooth, and drink once daily.

Eggs and Castor Oil

India has produced some very interesting hair loss remedies, many of which involve nuts, berries, leaves and eggs. For instance, taking the uncooked yolk of one egg and massaging it into your scalp is known to help hair loss. Keep the yolk on your scalp for about an hour before you wash it off. The healing qualities found in the egg are said to stimulate the hair follicles and recharge hair growth. Another treatment involves applying castor oil to the scalp and roots of the remaining hair. Do not put the castor oil on the hair itself, just the root and the scalp. Wrap a cloth or newspaper around your head and leave it on throughout the night. Wash it off when you wake up in the morning.