10 unique sculptures made using auto parts

 Gurung:

Auto part sculptureUnique sculptures made of Auto parts

The best alternative to reduce the waste parts that are mere burden on the earth is to recycle them. Recycling is good for the environment and is one of the best ways to protect it. There are many artists who have made efforts to save the environment and have created awesome sculptures from the trash auto parts. "Waste to wealth" turned creations are fabulous and are embedded with the green idea. Here we have a list of such beautiful creations made up of trash auto parts.

1. Motor cycleman

MotorcyclemanSculpture made from recycled motorcycle parts

The amazing motorcycleman or the Robo man was created by the designers at Robo Steel. This awesome sculpture of human is made from the waste motorcycle parts and it took around 750 hours to build it. This sculpture is almost two meters high and is standing aloof at the NEC Motorcycle show.

2. Recycled bull

Recycled bullSculpture carbon steel and recycled auto and motorcycle parts

Bettye Hamblem Turner, an artist, created an awesome sculpture known as Paladin from outmoded and damaged auto parts. This sizzling sculpture is made up of carbon steel, recycled auto and cluttered stainless steel and stood fifth in the Texas Longhorn Bull series of sculptures. The artist used the hot and cold techniques to mold and recycle the auto parts. As the time flies, the rust may surround the carbon steel and may give new look to the entire sculpture.

3. The transformer

The transformerThe gigantic sculpture created using parts from an old Lada Diva Compact car

Nikola Nikolov, a designer of studio Re creation, created a stunning transformer and used the parts of old Lada diva compact. The transformer movie got the designer motivated to create it. This sculpture is a brilliant artwork and looks as a soldier.

4. James corbett

James CorbettJames Corbett car parts sculpture

James Corbett, an artist, created superb sculptures of auto waste that can be used as a decor of your home. The waste auto parts have been used nicely to create the sculptures of animals, bike, birds etc. The artist effectively utilized the waste material properly and ecologically.

5. Rococo plan

Rococo PlanBaroque-styled sculpture made from parts of SYM wolf 125 motorcycles

The Rococo Plan by Yii mesmerized the people with its unique art work in the Milan design week of 2011. It is Taiwan design firm and as the Taiwanese are fond of motorbikes, so the waste auto parts of SYM wolf motorcycles were used to create such an amazing art work. The Rococo Plan is a huge and wonderful armory chair. The sculptures can be perceived differently by different people.

6. Alien Queen

Alien QueenAlien queen is a beautiful sculpture made from recycled parts a car, a boat, a motorbike.

The Robo Steel, an eminent company, has made numerous sculptures using trash auto parts. The Alien Queen model created by them stands out distinctly apart and is a stunning sculpture made up of auto, boat and motorbike parts. It has been polished and welded in a clean and neat manner and is shielded by the lacquer. This wonderful sculpture weighs 10kg and has the length of 45 cm and is worth €180.00.

7. Robosteel Concept Supercar Sculpture

Robosteel Concept Supercar SculptureSculpture made from discarded auto parts

There are numerous eco friendly artists who strive hard to protect the environment. One of the good ecological and green steps taken by the artists is creating sculptures from trash metal. The designers at Robo Steel made firm effort to create sculptures from waste auto parts and created sizzling concept of super car. This car will have weight of around 500 kg and be made of polished waste auto parts and the lacquer will be applied on the sculpture to defend the car.

8. Bull sculpture

Bull sculptureMajestic Rustic Brave Bull made out of a variety of discarded auto parts

Armando Ramirez a Mexican artist created majestic rustic brave bull from trash auto parts. This artist used the trashed parts to create sculpture without polishing it and has given the novel look. This awesome sculpture is 13.98 pounds in its weight and the estimated price is $108.70.

9. Recycled metal sculpture

Recycled metal sculptureSpectacular monsters pop out of recycled metal

Krittayakorn Chaijit, an eco friendly artist, has created awesome sculptures from the trash auto parts. She created three wonderful sculptures from recycled metals and the names given to these artworks are the real size metal alien, the climbing metal alien and the metal scorpion. These sculptures are amazing and have the ability to mesmerize people.

10. Car Part Sculptor

Car Part SculptorCar Part Sculptor by James Corbett

James Corbett is a renowned eco friendly artist and is known to create awesome sculpture from waste auto parts. Each auto part used in the sculptures has its own identity and identification. The trash parts are used as it is and has succeeded to give an awesome look to the sculpture.

10 wooden gadgets to ensure sustainable computing

 Kaur Walia:

wooden computerwooden computer for those who want different outlook for their Computer.

There is a great need to blend technology with natural elements in modern times. Tech-savvy people are coming up with gadgets made from wood in this technology-driven world. They not only look cool but also protect the environment from damage. These gadgets are not like monotonous plastic boxes but they will make your space look even more graceful. Here is a list of ten wooden gadgets that will ensure sustainable computing.

1. Wooden Level Eleven PC

Wooden Level Eleven PCWooden Level Eleven PC gets inspiration from Thermaltake Level 10 chassis

Thermaltake Level Eleven PC will make eyes pop and jaws drop till the floor because of its sheer exquisiteness. The handmade enclosure made from wood contains a fully functional PC. It features a 1.3 GHz VIA Nano CPU and VIA Pico ITX main board. The HDMI output of this masterpiece is a result of an onboard VX855 media processor. Wooden Level Eleven PC boasts of enough horsepower ranging up to 1080p that too without any lag. The PC is massive and will require a special corner, in fact a room in your house. Moreover, it will come with a heavy price tag whenever it goes for sale.

2. Fujitsu Wooden Laptop

Fujitsu Wooden LaptopMade with cedar wood, it's part of the Japan Design Innovation 2008 exhibit at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile.

Fujitsu Wooden Laptop is worth a steal. This good looking laptop has been crafted using cedar wood and has been named Fujitsu WoodShell. The amazing computing device has its lid down below and is definitely a piece of wooden art. It was a part of the Japan Design Innovation 2008, where the laptop managed to fetch uncountable compliments for its unique designing. The outer skin has been dressed nicely in the color black that also has a few streaks of red. This portable device will be a great companion while traveling.

3. DIY Wooden Laptop Mod

DIY wooden laptop modEye candy: DIY wooden laptop mod

DIY Wooden Laptop Mod is a cut above the rest and has been given a touch of exclusivity. The creative designer took an old computer and swathed it with wood. The effort is worth a loud applaud as the end result is nothing but marvelous. The Wooden Laptop Mod comes draped in cool features that will set onlookers wheezing.

4. Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse Made in Wood

Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse Made in WoodWooden Computers - Monitor, Keyboard & Mouse Made in Wood

Wood Contour is out with computer hardware peripherals that can be customized using your favorite wood. The company crafts everything, including keyboards, USB mouse and LCD monitors, using nothing but a single piece of sturdy wood. One can also give it a special effect by getting logos inscribed on these sumptuous peripherals.

5. Zero Carbon

zero carbonPC World is to produce a "zero carbon" computer made from wood and aluminium - and no, it's not an abacus.

Here is one company that vows to bring down the energy consumption while using computers. PC World is out with a computer that has been crafted from aluminum and wood, which will even bring down the carbon footprint. The fans from the PC will be removed and instead it will use a casing made from aluminum that will have large slats for ventilation. Everything from keyboard to monitor to mouse will be encased in wood.

6. Asus Bamboo Laptop

Asus Bamboo LaptopThe Unique Asus Bamboo Laptop

This trendy notebook by Asus has been made using bamboo that gives it an eco friendly existence. Asus Bamboo Laptop will befriend nature and will not deteriorate the environment further. The good-looking computing device is pretty flexible and resistant, thanks to the usage of bamboo. The laptop has fetched heavy inspiration from the nature and will woo people in no time.

7. GX-620

GX-620MSI shows off bevy of new laptops at CeBIT

GX-620 comes in a wooden finish that makes it look very classy. It has a 15.4 inch screen that makes using it all the more fun. The laptop by MSI looks elegant and the use of wood makes it all the more appealing. The laptop will blend perfectly with a contemporary set-up and will be worth flaunting.

8. Suissa Computers

Suissa ComputersSuissa Computers: Powerful, Beautiful and (sort of) Green

Howard Suissa, an Ontario-based designer, has designed a computer made from castoff wood. Suissa Computers can be easily upgraded with new technology and unlike others it can be preserved forever. It has a unique appearance that will perfectly blend with most of the interiors and won't be anything like plastic boxes we presently own.

9. Vers Wood Case for iPad

Vers Wood Case for iPadVers made a Wood Case for iPad

Get ready to drape your laptop in style with the Vers Wood Case. It has been specially made for iPad and has been handcrafted from hardwood and bamboo. The case has a lining that is scratch resistant and won't harm your most loved gadget. The design consists of a top loading slipcase that has openings for a 30 pin connector and volume controls. You can also use the stand for a vertical display and highlight the experience of using an iPad. So, protect the trendiest gadget available on the face of this earth in a graceful manner.

10. Substrata Wooden iPad

Substrata Wooden iPadSubstrata Wooden iPad Case

Substrata Wooden iPad Box sure looks exclusive. It features a wooden flip style cover along with a sliding latch and a magnetic catch. It will keep your iPad from slipping out of the case hence protect it from potential damage. The wooden box looks great and will be able to match up with the aura of an iPad.

Top 10 tallest skyscrapers in the world

 Prasad:

Tallest skyscrapers in the worldTallest building in the world

With the staring problem of global population explosion, the cities of the world are increasing challenges for space and most of them have taken the vertical route to accommodate an ever-growing number of businesses and residents. Though the skyscraper trend began in the 1970s in the US, it really came into its own in the new millennium in Asia which now is home to some of the world's tallest structures. Here's a list of the world's tallest skyscrapers according to their height from the ground:

1. Burj Khalifa

Burj KhalifaBuj Dubai was built in 2010 having a record measured height of 828 meters (2,716 feet) along with 162 floors.

Designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the Burj Khalifa was completed on 1st October, 2009 and is currently the tallest building in the world. Standing at an astounding 828 m (2,717 ft) tall, the skyscraper is located near Dubai's main business district and forms a part of the city's flagship development named Downtown Dubai. The Dubai, United Arab Emirates is named after UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and cost an estimated US$1.5 billion to build. With 163 habitable floors, 46 maintenance levels, and 2 parking levels in the basement, the Burj Khalifa has around 309,473 m2 of floor space.

2. Taipei 101

Taipei 101It is one of the most uniquely designed and constructed mega structures which reflects the ancient values and technology of Taiwan.

Located in the Xinyi District in Taipei, Taiwan, the Taipei 101 was awarded Platinum certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system in July 2011. Officially, the world's tallest building till 2010, the landmark skyscraper was constructed by KTRT Joint Venture and designed by C.Y. Lee & partners. An icon of modern Taiwan, the postmodernist structure was also awarded the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2004. The tornado- and earthquake-resistant building symbolizes Asian tradition and evolution of technology through its architecture and has become the symbol for Taiwan in the same way as the Big Ben is for London and the Statue of Liberty is for New York. With 5 floors underground, the 101 storey building houses a multi-level shopping mall as well as restaurants, clubs and fashionable stores. The first building in the world to go past the half-kilometer mark in height, the Taipei 101 is owned by the Taipei Financial Center Corporation (TFCC).

3. Shanghai World Financial Center

Shanghai World Financial CenterIt's like one of the best architectural wonders of China and more over it is also the tallest building of China.

Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the Shanghai World Financial Center was financed by several multinational firms. The 101-story tower is located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China and is the second tallest structure in the country. Lauded for its design, the SWFC was named the year's best completed skyscraper by architects in 2008. Ground-floor shopping malls, hotels, observation decks, offices, and conference rooms span the 381,600 m2 floor space of the mixed-use skyscraper. Boasting of the tallest observation deck in the world, the skyscraper stands at 474 m (1,555 ft) tall and houses the second-highest hotel in the world, the Park Hyatt Shanghai.

4. International Commerce Centre

International Commerce CentreInternational Commerce Centre is one of the most legendary mega structure produced ever.

Completed in 2010, the 484m (1,588 ft) International Commerce Centre is the tallest building in Hong Kong as well as the fourth tallest building by height in the world and also the second tallest building by floors anywhere in the world. Located in West Kowloon, Hong Kong, the 108-floor skyscraper was jointly developed and owned by Sun Hung Kai Properties and MTR Corporation Limited. Built on top of Kowloon Station, the ICC is a part of the Union Square project. Completed in phases from 2007 to 2010, International Commerce Centre was opened in 2011 and houses a Ritz-Carlton Hotel as well as office buildings.

5. PetronasTowers

Petronas TowersPetronas Towers are basically two Towers of the same height connected in the middle of the building and that y we consider both of them as being a single building to explain better.

The Petronas Towers are super tall high-rises located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which, from 1998 to 2004, were the tallest buildings in the world. Still holding the crown for being the tallest twin buildings in the world, the towers were completed in 1998. Designed collectively by Filipino-Malaysian Engineer Deejay Cerico and Argentine architect César Pelli under the consultancy of Filipino Designer Dominic "Minick" Saibo and J. C. Guinto, the Petronas Towers are built on the world's deepest foundations (120-meter) because of the depth of the bedrock under it. Also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, the glass, reinforced concrete and steel façade of the 88-floor towers resemble Islamic motifs with the cross section of the towers using another Islamic influence known as a Rub el Hizb.

6. NanjingGreenland Financial Center

Nanjing Greenland Financial CenterNanjing Greenland Financial Center is located in Nanjing which is one of the most rising cities of China in terms of financial growth.

Also known as the Greenland Square Zifeng Tower, the Nanjing Greenland Financial Center is the second tallest building in China. Located in Nanjing, China, the 89-story building was designed under the leadership of Adrian Smith by architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill designed. The super tall skyscraper was completed in April 2010. Overlooking the Xuanwu Lake, the mixed-use tower stands at 450-metre (1,480 ft) tall with office space and retail operations in the lower section and a hotel, a public observatory and restaurants near the top.

7. WillisTower

Willis TowerIt was constructed in 1974 in Chicago which is one of the most beautiful cities of United States.

Called the Sears Tower until 2009, the Willis Tower was finished in 1974 and was paid for collectively by Sears, Roebuck and Company. From 1974 to 1996, it was the tallest building in the world and remains the tallest building in North America to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the Willis Tower is 442 m (1,451 ft) tall and has 108 levels.

8. GuangzhouInternationalFinanceCenter

Guangzhou International Finance CenterIt's a huge skyscraper 438 meters (1,435 feet) high having 103 floors and was built in 2010 in Guangzhou

Located in the Tianhe District of the Guangzhou city in China, the Guangzhou International Finance Centre was designed by architect Wilkinson Eyre. Completed in 2010, the building features the Four Seasons Hotel, offices and a conference center. Formerly known as Guangzhou West Tower, the 440.2 m (1,444 ft) tall skyscraper has 103 stories and 285,000 m2 of floor space.

9. JinMaoTower

Jin Mao TowerJin Mao Tower is the 9th tallest building of the world. Basically 88 storied concrete, steel and glass giant pagoda dominates Shanghai which is a rapidly growing financial district.

Literally meaning "Golden Prosperity Building", the Jin Mao Tower is a centerpiece of the skyline of the Pudong district of Shanghai. Located in the Lujiazui area of the city, the super tall skyscraper was the tallest building in the PRC until 2007. Housing the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel and offices, the 88-story building was completed in 1999. Designed by architect Adrian Smith at SOM, the landmark is 421 m (1,381 ft) tall and has 278,707 m2 of floor space.

10. Two International Finance Centre

Two International Finance CentreThe International Finance Centre is an integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong.

One of Hong Kong Island's most prominent landmarks, the International Finance Centre (abbreviated as the IFC) features two famous skyscrapers. With a Four Seasons Hotel occupying the 55-story tower, the other building consists of the IFC Mall. IFC Development, which is a collective front operation consisting of Henderson Land, Towngas and Sun Hung Kai Properties, owns and constructed the IFC. As tall as the former World Trade Center in New York, the Two International Finance Center was designed by Rocco Design Architects Limited and completed in 2003. Currently, the second tallest building in Hong Kong, the 2IFC is 415 meters tall with 88 floors and 185,805 square meter floor space.

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Airline Pilots Protest on Wall Street

 700 hundred Continental and United pilots, joined by additional pilots from other Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) carriers, demonstrate in front of Wall Street on September 27, 2011 in New York City. The pilots want to draw attention to the lack of progress on negotiations of the pilots' joint collective bargaining agreement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the corporate merger close date of United and Continental airlines.