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Lioness Takes A Nap On Top Of Handler
Great Roman Empire Sand Sculpture Exhibition in Russia
Mercedes-Benz World View Suspended 2
The real story behind the road sign

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 11:45 PM PDT

Shanta, a lioness who lives who lives at the Cedar Cove Feline Sanctuary in Kansas, is seen here dozing on her handler, Steve. But really, if a lion is using you as bedding, I don't think that you can legitimately claim to be her "handler". The relationship has been reversed at some point.

Great Roman Empire Sand Sculpture Exhibition in Russia

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 10:27 PM PDT

Estate "Kolomna" in Moscow from May 11 to October 03 is hosting an exhibition of sand sculptures, "The Great Roman Empire", as well as works by winners of the annual world championship of sand sculptures "Masterpieces of Italian Sculpture".

The Roman-German battle

Caesar and Cleopatra

The Capitoline Wolf

Roman waggon race

Wine making holiday

Patheon of Gods

The Colosseum

Rebellion led by Spartak

Award for originality: Ferrari and the Gorgon

The sculpture 'Dreaming about Italy was awarded the first place

Smile of Leonardo da Vinci and Mona Lisa

Source: mir-na-karte.livejournal

Mercedes-Benz World View Suspended 2

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 09:52 PM PDT

This spectacular display, called View Suspended II, has just been unveiled at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey, UK. The piece, consisting of 3200 parts, was created by Dutch artist Paul Veroude.

Nick Fry, Mercedes GP Petronas CEO, was on hand for the official opening and said, "It is fantastic to see View Suspended II here at Mercedes-Benz World. Formula 1 is a sport watched by over 580 million people worldwide annually, so to be able to see a racing car in this way is something very special and a unique look at the heart of the sport."

The real story behind the road sign

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 09:47 PM PDT

How can you be a defensive driver if they don't tell you what you're really up against?

Source: baierman

Weekly Address: Celebrating Fathers

Your Daily Snapshot for
Saturday, June 18, 2011

Weekly Address: Celebrating Fathers

On Father's Day weekend, President Obama reflects on his experience as a parent and discusses the challenges and necessity of being a good father.

Watch the video.

Weekly Wrap Up

Cutting Government Waste: This week the President announced a new effort to eliminate government waste and help improve government accountability.

West Wing Week: The President meets with his Jobs Council in North Carolina, tours a high-tech manufacturing facility, travels to Puerto Rico and much much more.

Happy Early Father's Day: Take a look at the revamped Fatherhood.gov, as well as the President's message of Strong Fathers, Strong Families.

There's an app for that: The EPA challenges developers to manipulate public data into a useable form - winners will be publicized on the EPA website. More info here.

Puerto Rico Trip: The President traveled to Puerto Rico, check out the video and pictures of this historic visit.

How to Make Change: This new summer series, announced by the President, delivers tangible ways that youth can be engaged on issues that matter to them. Contact the Young American Outreach Team.

Toomanywebsites.gov: With almost 2,000 separate websites across the Federal Government, Americans often don't know where to turn for information. One of the first steps of the Campaign to Cut Waste which will target duplication and waste among federal websites.

#YoungAfrica: The First Lady travels to Africa countries in her continued effort to engage youth, particularly young women, at home and abroad. Start following the trip using the hash tag #YoungAfrica!

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