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Damn Cool Pics


Parkour Dog

Posted: 04 May 2011 01:26 PM PDT

Parkour, also known as free-walking, is damn impressive to watch when done right. Videos on YouTube get tens of millions of views as free-walkers bravely leap between rooftops, over fences, along walls or up trees—anywhere two feet and a firm grip can get you. The goal is to get from one point to another in the most elegant way possible, even if that second point is 20 feet up a building facade, or blocked by errant construction materials.

Well, free-walking is not just for humans anymore. Meet Tret, the parkour dog. He is better at Parkour than most people. Watch him climb trees, do trick jumps, and leap from building to building like it's an average day at the park. Two extra feet are a big asset it seems. That is one well trained animal.








Modern Celebrities in the Renaissance Era

Posted: 04 May 2011 12:37 PM PDT

The Renaissance, is a cultural movement that spanned roughly the 14th to the 17th century, beginning in Florence in the Late Middle Ages and later spreading to the rest of Europe. The term is also used more loosely to refer to the historic era, but since the changes of the Renaissance were not uniform across Europe, this is a general use of the term. As a cultural movement, it encompassed a resurgence of learning based on classical sources, the development of linear perspective in painting, and gradual but widespread educational reform. Traditionally, this intellectual transformation has resulted in the Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern era. Although the Renaissance saw revolutions in many intellectual pursuits, as well as social and political upheaval, it is perhaps best known for its artistic developments and the contributions of such polymaths as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who inspired the term "Renaissance man.

Here we have celebrities painted as renaissance man and women from 14th- 17th century enjoy as u imagine who they are

Jennifer Aniston


Dustin Hoffman


Johnny Depp


Sharon Stone


Mel Gibson


Julia Roberts


Robin Williams


Scarlett Johansson


Harrison Ford


Angelo Bono


Madonna


Eva Longoria


Michelle Pfeiffer


Angelina Jolie


Brad Pitt


Cate Blanchett


Daniel Craig


Natalie Portman


Drew Barrymore


Natalie Portman


Dakota Fanning


Hugh Laurie


Angelina Jolie


Jennifer Aniston


Anne Hathaway


Cher


Amy Winehouse


Michael Jackson


Kate Winslet


Arnold Schwarzenegger


Johnny Depp


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie


Uma Thurman


Michael Jackson


Gwyneth Paltrow


Hydro Jet Pack

Posted: 04 May 2011 11:55 AM PDT

Feast your eyes on the Jetlev R200, a water powered jet pack.

It soars 30 ft. high, can dip into the water, and although it's attached to a cable, there is a "three dimensional degree of freedom" in the steering.

As of May, the first round of these jet packs will be released for the sticker price of $99,500 a small price to pay to turn yourself part Aquaman, part The Rocketeer.
































Superhero Movies By The Numbers (Infographic)

Posted: 04 May 2011 11:46 AM PDT

Hollywood's been churning out superhero movies for more than half a century now, but it's only in the past decade that they've really become an all-encompassing cultural phenomenon. With Green Hornet in theaters this weekend to kick off yet another year of superhero obsession, we put on our lab coats and started crunching numbers to try and figure out how it's going. The answers may surprise you.

Here's the result, superhero movies by the numbers:

Click to Enlarge.


Source: cinemablend


The Modern Super Samurai Isao Machii

Posted: 03 May 2011 11:15 PM PDT

Superhuman Isao Machii can slice through the tiniest of objects at incredible speeds.


Surprising Same Age Celebrities

Posted: 03 May 2011 09:55 PM PDT

These days we expect our celebs to look nothing less than perfect. Some of them only got better with age and knew how to age gracefully, others just seem hooked up on botox injections, cosmetic surgery and who knows what else...

What all these celebrities have in common? They're the same age. Even if sometimes it's hard to believe. Take a look.

Courteney Cox & Sandra Bullock
Age: 46



Prince William & Cory Monteith
Age: 28



Elizabeth Hurley & Bjork
Age: 45



Gordon Ramsay & Rainn Wilson
Age: 45



Lindsay Lohan & Heidi Montag
Age: 24



Iggy Pop & Elton John
Age: 64



Madonna & Ellen
Age: 53



Keith Richards & Ben Kingsley
Age: 67



Amy Winehouse & Mila Kunis
Age: 27



Paris Hilton & Chelsea Clinton
Age: 30



Brad Pitt & Jet Li
Age: 48



Lady Gaga & Amanda Bynes
Age: 25



Megan Fox & Olsen Twins
Age: 25



Jack Nicholson & George Takei
Age: 74



Anne Hathaway & LeAnn Rhimes
Age: 28



Jennifer Aniston & Catherine Zeta-Jones
Age: 42



Macauley Culkin & Jake Gyllenhaal
Age: 30



Celine Dion & Naomi Watts
Age: 43



Eminem & Gwyneth Paltrow
Age: 38



Goldie Hawn & Helen Mirren
Age: 65



Helena Bonham Carter & Salma Hayek
Age: 44



Jamie Lee Curtis & Jennifer Tilly
Age: 52



Kylie Jenner & Chloe Moretz
Age: 14



John Krasinski & Pete Doherty
Age: 32



Diane Lane & J.K. Rowling
Age: 46



Maggie Gyllenhaal & Sarah Michelle Gellar
Age: 33



Taylor Momsen & Miranda Cosgrove
Age: 17



Paz de la Huerta & Scarlett Johansson
Age: 26



Katy Perry & Avril Lavigne
Age: 26



Seth Rogen & Kieran Culkin
Age: 29



Shania Twain & Brooke Shields
Age: 45



Rachel Weisz & Heather Graham
Age: 41


Source: xfinity.comcast


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10 Super Easy SEO Copywriting Tips for Improved Link Building

Posted: 03 May 2011 01:46 PM PDT

Posted by Cyrus Shepard

Compare the two posts below, both written by the exact same SEO expert and each containing around the same number of words. Without knowing the subject, can you guess which post earned more links?

Which Post Earned More Links

Try 378 to 6. In addition to its visual appeal, the left post was more timely, useful and informative - all hallmarks of copywriting grace.

The “secrets” of copywriting have existed since before the ancient Greeks. Generations of Don Drapers have perfected the craft. Today we use computer analysis and data mining to uncover the most effective SEO practices. Rand’s early peek at the Ranking Factors hints at some of these factors. My colleague Casey Henry conducted a study of link-worthy material that included elements such as title length and word frequency. Fantastic stuff and I hope he does another such study soon.

So why don’t more authors take advantage? Why all the cardboard looking blog posts?

Here’s the takeaway. To earn links, use copywriting to organize your content.

1. Write for Power Skimmers

Steve Krug’s words of wisdom for website usability in his book Don’t Make Me Think ring true for all elements of SEO copywriting.

Heat Map"We don’t read pages. We scan them.”
-Steve Krug

Krug advocates for a billboard style of design. This means using language, images, layout and color to make your material stand out and shine. Think of motorcycle riders speeding past billboards. Which one will they remember?

To be fair, prettying up mediocre content won’t make it any better. But does your best work look like it belongs in an encyclopedia?

Unless you are Wikipedia, don’t look like Wikipedia.

2. Why Headline Formulas Work

Headlines organize your content by making a promise to the reader. The body of your content delivers on that promise.

Check out this recent cover for Wired Magazine.

Why Headline Formulas Word

Using the “who-what-why” formula isn’t the only way to format your headlines, but it works. Another technique I like is to ask a question, e.g., “Have You Been Secretly Penalized by Google?

Don't be scared of headline formulas. Instead of "gimmicky," think of them as a framework for the promise you make. When I’m stuck for headline inspiration, I surf the fantastic resources over at Copyblogger.

There are literally dozens of effective headline formulas out there, so you need never worry about repeating yourself.

3. Get 20% More with Numbers

I made that number up. Why?

Numbers grab our attention. Look at the titles to some of the most linked-to posts on SEOmoz.

It makes you want to click one of those links right now...

Whether in a headline or a list, numbers light up the ordered, mathematical part of our brain to make content more attractive. It also provides you with a way to structure your material in a way that makes sense.

4. Free and Easy Power Words

My writing life changed when I read Robert W. Bly’s seminal work, The Copywriter’s Handbook. He introduced me to the power of choosing the right language for successful communication.

Although some of his “power” words belong in the back of a Sunday newspaper advertisement, their effectiveness can’t be denied. These include words like quick, easy, guarantee and free.

“Free is the most powerful word in the copywriter’s vocabulary. Everybody wants to get something for free.”
-Robert W. Bly

Words are magic. The opposite of power words includes language like try, maybe, might, possibly and perhaps. These "halfway" words kill your writing.

The point is not to use a rote list of words like a checklist in your copy, but rather be conscious of the power (or lack of) your language. Don’t hedge your bets with weak prose.

5. A Picture is Worth 1000 Clicks

Rethink your visuals. Visuals are essential to any story and include:

  • Photographs
  • Artwork
  • Charts and Graphs
  • Slidedecks
  • Video
  • Infographics

The wrong way to add images is to buy stock or steal them off of the web. Instead, make every effort to include original media in your content. A simple, 100% original hand drawing attracts more interesting any day of the week than using Parked Domain Girl.

Unique Images Earn Links

Original Pineapple Artwork by Dawn Shepard

It doesn’t matter what you use, just make it original.

6. Use Sub-Headlines or Die Trying

This is a no-brainer. Imagine the front page of a newspaper with just one headline. All other text is equal. You wouldn’t read it, or you would tire quickly if you did. Our brains don’t work that way.

We want things broken up and organized.

If your text is longer than 250-400 words, you must use sub-headlines. No exceptions.

7. When in Doubt, List it Out

This entire post is a list. Try these numbers on for size:

  • 75% of the top 20 post on SEOmoz contain a bulleted list
  • 60% feature a numbered list

Why do lists work so well? Why is David Letterman’s Top Ten the most anticipated part of his show, even if it’s not as funny as the rest of the show?

Lists are the building blocks of ideas. When we go to the grocery store, we don’t write a story – that’s ineffective. To communicate your thoughts quickly and effectively, nothing gets to the root of the matter like a list can.

Humans crave order. Use lists to create structure and build your content from the ground up.

8. Quotes

My all-time favorite use of effective quoting comes from Michael Crichton’s science fiction work Timeline. He juxtaposes two ideas against each other to explain a single concept about quantum theory.

“Anyone who is not shocked by quantum theory does not understand it.”
NEILS BOHR, 1927

“Nobody understands quantum theory.”
RICHARD FEYNMAN, 1967

Utilize quotes to set your ideas apart.

9. The Bold and the Italic

Along the same lines, use bold to emphasize important points. If you don’t have important points, you have bigger problems.

Italics do the same job but sound more European, like this guy.

10. Be Honest

Effective SEO copywriting should never alter or misrepresent your work. Indeed, its purpose is to help you communicate your core ideas more clearly and effectively.

"All you have to do is write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know."
— Ernest Hemingway

Writing from the heart is always the best copywriting technique.


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Billions are wasted each year on government properties that are no longer needed, and the President has proposed to cut through red tape and politics to sell or get rid of these properties. Check out our interactive map of seven thousand of these properties and zoom in to see excess properties in your community.

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