Awesome FedEx Dominoes Ad

Now, that's creativity! Great work by the team which may have put this together. Enjoy...

What's the opposite of Sky Scrapers?

As the world population crosses 7 billion, it's a concern for the planet, that where and how do we find the space to accommodate all these people. Architects have been building taller and higher, for all these years. But, will there be a limit to that? And, what if there are some places that won't permit building higher (whatever, the reasons behind that may be).

Well, it seems that the trend may be 'reversing', as some creative folks are contemplating building buildings beneath the surface of the earth! Check out this short video which uncovers what may well be a very interesting concept!

Will it be the trend for the future? Your guess is as good as ours...

(These People are) Just Awesome!

Here's an awesome video-collage of some AMAZING stuff that these people are doing. Watch it to believe it...



(...and, even if you don't believe the whole thing, it sure is hat's off to the creative folks behind these stunts!) Have fun!

Is This How You'll Live - The Future of Life with Mobiles

Sure, mobiles have changed lives on our planet faster than any other technology can claim. And, with smartphones the new rage, it's competition time between Apple's iPhone, Google's Android, Blcakberry, et al. And, other mobile devices like the Apple iPad or Samsung Tablet are adding to the excitement of living, working, doing everything possible (ever?) on the go!

Well, with the explosion of all these devices,and not to mention the "apps" available by the thousands for these, one would wonder, what exactly does this mean, or where is this leading to. Well, here's a compilation of stuff that one may do - i.e. life in 24 hours - with your smartphone (ok, may be the next generation of this, called, possibly, the MEGAPhone).

A Mobile Day in the Life: 24 Hours in the Age of the MEGAphone

Well, I don't know about you, but if I can help it, at least I wouldn't want this to be my life. The older way, of feeling, touching and thinking about things, rather than being prompted by a "smart" device for everything would really mean that the future is here to be lived by robots. I'd rather, it take a couple of decades more. But then, it could just be me...

9.11 - Ten Years On

9.11 - a number that's etched on the minds of the world ever since that fateful and horrific attack on the World Trade Center in New York. For those who were there to witness it, nothing can heal the pain; for those who saw it only through the news and media, it wasn't any easier.

Ten years, a decade has gone by - not a short time - but the memories are just as fresh in every one's mind. Today marks the tenth anniversary, of what began as America's War on Terror. The war may not be over, but there have been significant steps forward, and maybe,the world is a slightly more safer place today.

On this occasion, the news and media is flooded with articles and stories of that fateful day and it's heartening to today see ground zero resurrected. Here's a tribute to this occasion:

9.11 New York remembers

Bike-robatics

This video - featuring bicyclist Danny Macaskill - showcases his talent, riding the bike in unusual locations. The music score is also something that gets you humming, and makes for a nice background.

World's Longest Bridge

China is powering ahead in its ambitions, and has a number of mega engineering projects to its credit. The most recent is the unveiling of the World's Longest Bridge.

World's Longest Bridge - Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, China

Circa 2050: Science Fiction To Reality: Airbus unveils aircraft of the future

Airbus just unveiled its vision of the aircraft of the future - one that hopes to provide a stunning experience inside the transparent cabin and helped by the latest and greatest technology.

Slated for a potential realization by 2050, just 40 years away, this is like science fiction turning into reality (yet again?). The aircraft will have these translucent walls, that may offer a truly stunning experience to passengers. Technology will be used to offer a superior degree of intelligence for various purposes: smarter use of space (unused seats folding out to make more space for other), possible end to a class-based configuration, interaction zones to suit ones preferences, and much more.

Whether this turns into reality - well, at least I may not be around at the time - but it is indeed a grand vision, and the preview is no doubt exciting. Check out this Airbus video to know more, and get a look at what the future may hold.

Will this make airtravel better, we'll have to wait and see. While the artists' impressions of some of these futuristic perspectives appear great, and the view of a star-studded sky at night looks and sounds uber-cool, what happens during a sunny day? Just a thought; and am pretty sure the designers and engineers at Airbus will think about that one!

The Magic of iPad!

Ok, so, we all know how cool the iPad is, and the list of features in the just announced iOS5 is only taking things up a notch.

But, if you thought that what's out there so far is cool, you ain't seen nothing yet: check out the 'magic' of iPad, with Simon Pierre.

Inside Google (Zurich)

We've had a peek into how facebook offices around the world are. Now, here's a look at Google's office (at Zurich), and you can choose for yourself, which one's cooler!

Google's headquarters in Zurich

Human Planet, BBC One - 3 Men vs 15 Hungry Lions

PS: This is what survival is about! This is surely not for the faint of heart.

Three Dorobo hunters in Kenya bravely attempt to scare off a pride of hungry lions from their freshly caught kill and successfully steal dinner from under their noses.


(Source: BBC One, Human Planet)

Inside facebook - around the world, and at the headquarters

Get a peek into the world of facebook headquarters, and at its offices around the world:

Life inside facebook HQ

Facebook offices around the world

8 Top Presentations from the World's Best Presentations (2010) Contest

Slideshare.net's 'World's Best Presentation 2010' contest recently concluded and here are the top presentations in the winners as well as individual categories.

(Also check out 'Top Presentations from the 2009 Contest')

#1. 1st Prize: SMOKE - The Convenient Truth

SMOKE - The Convenient Truth

View more presentations from Empowered Presentations, Honolulu, HI.

#2. 2nd Prize: You Suck at Powerpoint!

YOU SUCK AT POWERPOINT!

View more presentations from @JESSEDEE.

#3. 3rd Prize: Social Media For Business

Social Media for Business

View more presentations from Presentation Advisors.

#4. NPO/Govt: Stopping the Bite

Stopping The Bite

View more presentations from João Paulo Alves.

#5. About Me: Hi, I am Bo!

Hi I am Bo!

View more presentations from Shantanu Adhicary.

#6. Technology: QWERTY Monsters

Qwerty Monsters

View more presentations from Kyoo Slides.

#7. Business: Tips on how to pitch

Tips on How to Pitch

View more presentations from Project Presentation.

#8. Off Beat/Creative: The Best Question in the World

The Best Question in the World

View more presentations from Betsy Streeter.

Happy New Year - 2011

2010 was a year of cautious optimism, and well, most probably are glad that 2009 is now a fading memory. As with all years that go by, 2010 had it's share of ups and downs. What with earthquakes, disruptive volcano eruptions and severe weather across the globe. And, who can ignore the Apple iPad, the number one gadget of the year.

Oh well, as they say, 'All's well that ends well'. And, we hope that the New Year - 2011 - brings hope, joy, peace and prosperity for all the good around.

Enjoy the celebrations from New Year's Eve across the world.

New Year 2011 Around The World