Rage Comic Art

All we know about Rage Comic Art , but I think that you didn't watch this original pictures and you don't know who invented it.
Sam Spratt, a young artist who just earned his degree in Fine Arts in 2010, changed all that for us. Among the many pieces that he’s done are full illustrations of all the rage faces (and some of the memes like “Y U NO!” and “Forever Alone” and “ALL THE THINGS!”) Yes, that’s right… Sam Spratt PAINTED ALL THE MEMES!!! They look awesome, but some of them are really freakin’ creepy. I, for one, can’t wait to see rage comics made with the new rage faces. Seriously, someone better do it.

 

111 Years Old Man

The Cuban Ignacio Kubilla Banos previously worked in a sugar factory in Havana.
But it was very long, as has already been more than 45 years of his retirement.
What is not surprising, as Ignacio Banos on Thursday celebrated its 111 years.
He has 11 children 40 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.

The 10 Rarest Animals in the World

Hunted,endangered, smuggled and now some would say abandoned, these animals have the smallest chances of recovery out off all the Earth’s creatures. Last year, studies shown  that there are at least 35 different animals with world populations of under 1000. But which are the rarest, the animals on the brink of extinction? We have rounded up a list of 10 of the rarest animals in the wild. These animals are so rare, they might disappear forever, and they’re not alone!

1. The Pinta Island tortoise
 
Without argument, this turtle is one of the few species of Giant Galapagos tortoises and the rarest animal in the world since there is only one left alive. Lonesome George is the sole surviving member of the Pinta Island race, the giant tortoise being a symbol for the fragility of the Galapagos islands, and a constant reminder for vigilence and conservation of the species. The species was considered extinct until 1971, when a lone example was located by rangers. Since then, the Charles Darwin Research Station has been searching for a female tortoise, even posting a reward of $10,000 to those that find one.

2. Baiji (Yangtze River Dolphin)

 With no more than a few tens of individuals, Yangtze River Dolphinthe dolphin is one of the world’s rarest mammals, and a victim of China’s breakneck economic growth, competing for food with the human beings. It has been driven to extinction due to the activity in 50 years, this being the fourth time when an entire evolutionary line of mammals has vanished from the face of the Earth since the year 1500. The main reason for this fact are the numerous dams and barrages, built starting in the 1930’s, that have fragmented the population and reduced the amount of available habitat. There are news that the species is functionally extinct, experts still searching for members of the species. Fingers crossed!

3. The Vancouver Island Marmot

 This marmot is found only in the high mountainous regions of Vancouver Island, in British Columbia, the Canadian Species at Risk Act listing it as endangered in May 2000. In 1998, the population reached an all-time low of 75 individuals, a captive breeding programme being started during that time. In captivity, there are around 90 Vancouver Island marmots in four breeding facilities, while an estimated 30 members of this species live in the wild ibn 2004. The ultimate goal is to restore a sustainable population of 400-600 Vancouver Island marmots in the wild, so there’s still much to be done. 2005 was a successful year, with 150 individuals in captivity and over 44 pups born.

4. Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat

Inhabiting the central granitic islands of the Seychelles Islands north of Madagascar,Seychelles Sheath-tailed Bat the bat is part of our list, being one of the most endangered animals since fewer than 100 are believed to exist in the world. It was once commonly found in Seychelles, but the species has undergone a dramatic decline in population during the mid to late 20th century. More research needs to be done in order to understand how the species behave and what needs to be done in order to save them. Scientists believe that, with a heavy amount of effort, 500 individuals may be sufficient to guarantee long-term persistence of the population.

5. Javan Rhino

This scarce animal is one of the rhino species with fewer than 60 animals surviving in only two known locations: one in Indonesia and the other in Vietnam. Though once widespread throughout Asia, by the 1930’s the rhinoceros was nearly hunted to extinction in Peninsular Malaysia, India, Burma and Sumatra. It was poached for its horn, that is believed to have medicinal uses, and driven to extinction to the intense agricultural practices. Even with all the conservation efforts, the Javan rhinoceros’ chance of survival is small: the population is reduced, hence there are risks of disease and inbreeding.

6. Hispid hare

Also called the “bristly rabbit”, this hare has been recorded along the southern foothills of the HimalayanHispid hare mountain chain, Nepal, , Bengal, and Assam. Deforestation, cultivation, and human settlement had the most negative impact on the species, isolating the rabbits in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam. This animal was feared extinct in 1964, but in 1966, one was spotted. There were an estimated 110 hispid hares worldwide in 2001, numbers continuing to plunge due its unsuccessful adaptation to captivity.

7. Northern Hairy-nosed Wombat

In the 19th century this species of wombat was present in New South Wales and Victoria but now can only be found in a small national park near Epping Forest Station in tropical Queensland. While this area has been protected as a National Park, the native grasses that the wombat eats are overtaken by non-indigenous plants. The Northern hairy-nosed wombat is the rarest Australian marsupial, and probably the world’s rarest large mammal. In the latest population study, there are an estimated 113 (range 96 to 150) individual. A major recovery program is underway, funded by the Queensland and Commonwealth governments to the tune of $250,000 per year.

8. Tamaraw (Dwarf Water Buffalo)

Found in the the island of Mindoro in the Philippines, the tamaraw is the onlyDwarf Water Buffalo endemic Phillipine bovine. In 1900 there were an estimated 10,000 tamaraw on Mindoro, 120 in 1975, 370 in 1987 . It was declared critically endangered species in 2000 by the World Conservation Union and remained so until today, being threatened by agriculture, hunting or disease brought by domestic species. The current population was estimated in 2002 at a number between 30 and 200 individuals. Although protected by law, the illegal capture and killing of this species continues to occur.

9. Iberian Lynx

The Lynx, the most endangered of the world’s 36 cats, stands on the edge of extinction. This lynx was once distributed over the entire Iberian Peninsula but now its area is severely restricted in Andalusia. Threatened by destruction of habitat and of its prey, the cat was killed by traps set for rabbits or hit by cars as the number of roads increase. The Spanish Government is now in the process of developing a national conservation effort to save the Iberian Lynx. Studies from March 2005 have estimated the number of Lynx to be as few as 100, down from about 400 in 2000. On March 29, 2005, the birth of 3 cubs, the first born in captivity, was announced, a hope for the future reintroduction of the species.

10. Red Wolf

This wolf is a smaller and a more slender cousin of the gray wolf, historically ranging from southeasternRed Wolf United States to Florida and Texas. Now, their home is the 1.7 million acres throughout northeastern North Carolina, including Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge and Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. Only 20 pure red wolves were estimated in 1980, however the number increased to 207 captive red wolves, found in 38 captive breeding facilities across the United States. With the successful breeding programs, over 100 red wolves currently live in the wild.
Runner-up. Dwarf Blue Sheep – The Dwarf Blue Sheep or Dwarf Bharal Pseudois schaeferi is an endangered species of caprid found in China and Tibet. The dwarf blue sheep population in the world has declined to a total of 70–200 individuals, currently being listed as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The species is hunted, and in their limited range cannot escape from humans and livestock. As of 1997, China did not recognize them as a seperate species so efforts to conserve the species have not been initiated.

Holography and Hologram technology

Holography is a technique which enables three-dimensional images to be made. It involves the use of a laser, interference, diffraction, light intensity recording and suitable illumination of the recording. The image changes as the position and orientation of the viewing system changes in exactly the same way as if the object were still present, thus making the image appear three-dimensional.

The holographic recording itself is not an image; it consists of an apparently random structure of either varying intensity, density or profile.

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We Thought Giants Were Mythical Creatures

According to the archaeological researches in Greece (and Saudi Arabia) it was proven that what we knew as mythical creatures - Giants, actually walked the Earth some time in the distant past. The archaeologists excavated human skeletons that are about 5m high, some more some less, but it is way above our height today. Of course, thanks to this, lots of questions about their existence emerged, like how it was possible to bi so tall… And if the stories about the Giants and the Titans are not just myhts, what if the other ‘mythical’ creatures were alive to? What would it say about our past? Then, there certainly must be something (or lots of things) we don’t know about our past and our origins. Well, maybe one day we found centaur, minotaur, maybe even the pegasus and unicorn, dragon bones… One can never know.

Worlds Biggest crocodile

A gigantic crocodile captured by citizens of the Philippines has been officially declared the largest in captivity by the Guinness World Records.
The 20-foot long (6 metres) crocodile, known as Lolong, was captured by the residents of Bunawan last September.
Since its capture, Lolong became the centrepiece of a new park and research centre which has drawn thousands of tourists to the town. The town's mayor, Edwin Cox Elorde, claims the town has earned 3 million pesos, roughly £45,000, from the massive beast.

It had been blamed for the deaths of a water buffalo and a missing fisherman, so the crocodile was hauled in by a crowd of over 100 people last year, pulled from a river after a three-week hunt.
The crocodile was placed in a fenced cage in an area where the town then built an ecotourism park for species found in a vast marshland in Agusan, an impoverished region about 500 miles from Manila.

Making Sure You Buy the Right Tablet

Since the original iPad's launch in 2010, many other brands have brought competing tablet models to market. Whilst the iPad is currently the market leader with a 68% market share, there are a plethora of tablets running Google's Android operating system, offering a lot of choice for those looking for an iPad alternative. Some of the most well-known of these at the moment are Google's own Nexus 7 tablet, Amazon's Kindle Fire HD and Samsung's Galaxy Tab2 and Note 10.1. And the launch of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system brings touch to the laptop and desktop, so it's the perfect time to be looking to take your first taps with a tablet, invest in a second tablet to stop those family arguments.
Here are my tips on tablet buying:
It's understandable that many people may have not yet bought a tablet due to the sheer amount of choice, or have simply gone for the iPad option without considering anything else. Getting the wrong tablet can be a source of frustration simply because it doesn't work the way you want it to. Before deciding on a tablet, customers should take a good look at exactly what they'll be using it for, to get the tablet that fits both their budget and needs. At John Lewis, our partners are all fully trained to be able to offer the best independent advice to help customers make the right choice for them, and all our tablets come with a two year guarantee at no extra cost.

The platform: One of the major decisions when buying a tablet is deciding which platform you want to use. Once you've been able to settle on one, it helps to narrow down your options considerably. Out of the three operating systems, the iPad's iOS will be the most familiar to many people. It is a great choice for anyone who already has an Apple device, as the interface is very similar, and it is designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing Apple accounts via iCloud. The Apple Appstore is very well populated and you will find apps to suit most things you can imagine wanting to do on a tablet, and share certain app purchases with your iPhone or iPod Touch.
In the same way that committed Apple fans will already have an Apple account, Android tablets integrate well with existing Google accounts. For committed Google fans, especially those familiar with Android phones, then the Android platform is a solid choice. Android gives users a lot of freedom as to what they can do with device, with home-page widgets giving extra functionality without even having to launch an application. If you're more ambitious in how you use your tech, love all things Google, and want more freedom over how you use your tablet, then Android might be the choice for you.
The final operating system choice is the newly launched Microsoft Windows 8. Designed with touch screen interfaces and tablets in mind, but giving users the choice to alternate between the new-look tiled interface, or the more familiar Windows desktop look. This is a great choice if you currently have a computer running Windows and use Microsoft Office programmes regularly like Word, Excel or Powerpoint.
Once you've decided on your operating system, you can start thinking about the form factor of your tablet. Broadly speaking, there are two types of device, designed to be used in different ways. Smaller 7" devices, such as the Google Nexus 7 and the newly announced iPad Mini, are focussed around portability and entertainment. If you're looking to watch films or read books on your commute, or even a bit of internet browsing, then these are for you. Larger devices, such as the ASUS Transformer Pad or the iPad, while being a bit less portable, are much more capable of 'serious' tasks. Writing long emails, intensive browsing, or even a bit of work, is much easier to carry out on tablets of this size.
Samsung's Galaxy Note is a great choice for those who are heavy tablet users as it has a high definition screen and comes with a stylus pen which makes note taking and detailed work much as simple as if you were using paper and pen! It's worth pointing out that the functionality of whatever tablet you choose can be upgraded with the careful choice of the right type of accessory. Bluetooth keyboards, such as those from Microsoft, Apple or Logitech, can make it much easier to type out long emails, especially on smaller devices.
One of the last choices to make is whether you choose a model that only offers Wi-Fi connectivity, or one that also features mobile 3G data, like that on a mobile phone. If you're only planning on using your tablet at home or work, then a Wi-Fi model is your best bet, as it will keep the costs down. If you're planning on using your tablet on the go, whether for work or play, 3G will ensure you will always have access to the internet. While Apple's iPhone and some Android phones will allow you to create a personal Wi-Fi hotspot that you could connect your tablet to, bear in mind that this could push you over your mobile phone's data allowance, so a dedicated 3G plan for your tablet would be the ideal solution.
A final point to remember is that although it is easy to find 10" Android tablets for a quarter of a price of an iPad, this type of deal is often too good to be true, as corners will have been cut to reduce costs. This will mean a less powerful, slower device, often running an older version of Android, using a less sensitive resistive touchscreen, compared to the highly accurate capacitive touchscreen which is standard on more expensive tablets.