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The biggest ever World Expo opens in Shanghai

“(news.bbc.co.uk)– More than 180 countries and international organizations are showcasing their culture in an event themed around sustainable development.” read more

01034183  May 1 to Oct 31, 2010

 Official Website

 Pavilions of Participants

What It’s Like To Stand Inside an Imploding Stadium

“(gizmodo.com)–When the Dallas Cowboys blew up Texas Stadium this week—punting accident—they had the good sense to put in a 3D camera rig inside. Click and drag to move the camera around. And turn up the sound. Boom!”

The Future of Shopping

 

link to Cisco’s Borderless Networks page

Denver Launches First Large-scale Citywide Bicycle Sharing Program in the U.S.

“DENVER – THURSDAY, April 22, 2010Denver B-cycle launched today as the nation’s first large-scale citywide bicycle sharing program. Designed to help Denver residents and visitors increase their daily activity, save money and reduce carbon emissions, Denver B-cycle offers the first U.S.public bike sharing system as an alternative to using cars for short commutes and errands.” read more

Spectacular footage from above the volcanic crater

Don’t talk to aliens, warns Stephen Hawking

“(timesonline.co.uk)– THE aliens are out there and Earth had better watch out, at least according to Stephen Hawking. He has suggested that extraterrestrials are almost certain to exist — but that instead of seeking them out, humanity should be doing all it that can to avoid any contact.

The suggestions come in a new documentary series in which Hawking, one of the world’s leading scientists, will set out his latest thinking on some of the universe’s greatest mysteries.” read more

MIDI iPad

What is MIDI iPad?

Underworld Exploration (pics)

“(webecoist.com)–Cave systems are the last underground frontier to be explored; they hold secrets that took thousands of years to form and can be damaged by the slightest touch. Cave conservation is necessary to keep the underground playground unspoiled, to keep the cave ecosystem and bio-network from collapsing. Many cavers don’t reveal cave locations for fear that others will damage or destroy the ecosystem. Cave photographer Stephen Alvarez captures and shares those previously unseen moments and unique environments in the uncharted underworld of caves.” more

Allcomers brave Swiss Alps in legendary Glacier Patrol race

“(AFP)–ROSABLANCHE PASS, Switzerland — High in the Swiss Alps, the sound of applause, cheering and cowbells rang through the dawn as hundreds of weary, wheezing but determined mountaineers hauled themselves up the snowbound Rosablanche pass.” read more

Nike Music Shoe