Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, creativity in the mind of the maker, religion is the outcome of faith and passion to breathe it, a matter of virtue. Steel from the furnace to an idol of faith, my almighty has an abode that shines in metal white, they saith. Beautiful, shiny temple located in Thailand, made entirely in stainless steel, depicts why beauty is truth and truth is God indeed.

As you can see from those photos this, beast is really huge and rough. It is almost 4 metres long. Those huge wheels really look powerful and frightening at the same time. This design reminds me on that Batman’s bike from ‘Batman: The Dark Knight’ movie, but this one is way more powerful and larger. After this, Batman should really consider about buying one of these

It wouldn’t be so funny if this equipment wasn’t about 50 times more expensive than the car.

Would you put your $25.000 worth tech equipment in your $500 car? It sounds nonsense to me but it seems that this guy just needs to be connected.

Here you can see the list of the most creative and interesting advertisements that have been recently shown to us.

In advertising, different creative strategies are used in order to obtain consumer attention and provoke shoppers to purchase or use a specific product. Advertisers use different ways of thinking to create catchy slogans that capture consumer attention. Creative strategies promote publicity, public relations, personal selling and sales promotion.

These ways of thinking are divided into three basic descriptions: Weak strategies, mid-strength strategies and strong strategies. The strategies labeled “strong, mid-strength, and weak are generic phrases used in the text books referenced below to help students understand the intensity of each different type of advertising strategy. Advertisements, weak, mid-strength, and strong can be found in television, radio, and magazines/print.

Since the beginning of advertising, strategies have been created, starting with the simplest (weak) strategies in the 1940s.

I also realize the long range of conspiracy theories regarding Pharmaceutical companies, how they supposedly are hindering, and effectively preventing the lack of possible cures to various devastating illnesses that plague Humanity, such as cancer and HIV/AIDs. While I don’t share most of these views, this article I set to write is not about that mostly.

Inhalers cause addiction in Asthmatics:

One of the biggest obstacles we face while treating asthmatic children, is the unfounded worry held by the parents concerning the child developing some sort of an addiction to the inhalers. It is this unshakable image of the nerdy kid that grows up pumping his lungs with that Spray device every 5 seconds. First, let me say that the most common active ingredients used in inhalers, short, long acting B-agonists and inhaled corticosteroids, are not incriminated by any evidence-based study I have seen, to have any addictive effects.

All modern inhalers have not been found to cause any form of physical addiction. [1] Furthermore, some very small number of cases was ever found to have caused real “Psychological” dependence. Most commonly, if a Patient uses more short acting inhalers, it is due to the fact that his disease severity is increasing. Thus they are advised to visit their doctor when they increase their use of Inhalers, due to the fact that they actually need regimen modification.

So why is this Killer myth? I have seen parents that have either completely avoided or actively encouraged their kids not to use their inhalers due to those unfounded fears. They might very well kill their children by doing so.

Corticosteroids, the son of the devil:

Yes, the almighty cortisone, a drug that is generally frowned upon by patients when they hear that they are about to receive any of that dreadful chemical. There are many forms of corticosteroids, and most of the side effects generally attributed to them do not fall in their category:

1. Short term Corticosteroid use: Most of the side effects do not occur in the short term. Suppression of the adrenals is not profound before 5 days, so “high doses” of corticosteroids for emergency use are not a super disaster. Other side effects need far longer usage time to have a possibility of occurring. [2]

2. Inhalational Corticosteroids have negligible systemic effects, unlike their oral peers. The reason is mainly due to the fact that they are delivered directly to the target system without the need for a blood carrier, thus do not really attain any high level concentrations in the blood so as to cause major systemic side-effects. Some effects are recognized, but they are far less common and less problematic than what is thought generally.

Of course steroids do have their side effects, especially if used orally for long periods of time, but you have to know exactly what type of steroids you are receiving and for how long, before you can be offered an assessment of how “dangerous” they may be. Always weigh advantages vs. disadvantages, and make your final decision, based on your physicians’ advice

Why they might be killer myths? People coming to the ER outright reject steroids, or might refuse to take long term inhalers, based on some nonsensical myths, where they associate long term steroidal side effects with all sorts of other steroid modalities, which can lead to their demise.

The Gang that spreads HIV by needle pricking:

The Urban legend that never gets old to scare the masses. A “Gang” goes around, placing “HIV contaminated” needles on public chairs and benches, in cinemas and restaurants, to deliberately spread HIV. Even worse, some are said to jump on young kids to prick them.

While the “Gang” story might be true (even though I have not seen anything credible, except for some alleged rape cases), HIV cannot be spread that way:

1. HIV does not survive for a long time. In fact, it becomes “non-viable” in a few hours, and very ineffective in few minutes outside the human body. [3]

2. The chance of getting HIV infection through a needle prick is about 0.3%. Meaning for every 1000 needle prick cases, only 3 may be infected. Mostly, this occurs to health professionals in medical institutions.

It is important to note, that is a totally different issue from IV drug abusers and contaminated blood recipients.

Well this one is not really a killer, but it supposedly is.

Anti-Retroviral drugs cause AIDS:

This is the most dangerous myth of all. It claims that Anti-Retroviral Medications that can alleviate AIDS symptoms effectively are the ones that cause it. It is all due to the fact that Pharmaceutical companies want to keep you ill to keep sapping your pockets.
I cannot stress how ridiculous and dangerous that argument is. But to refute those claims we can cite the following:

1. Cases of Full blown AIDS symptoms have been clearly described prior to licensing of most AIDS medications, such as AZT in 1987.

2. Most Anti-retroviral drugs are not started in the course of the infection of HIV, until HIV actually causes an AIDS defining condition, is full blown AIDS or the patient is suffering from dangerously low CD-4 count. Meaning, the treatment starts after the symptoms set in, not before. [4]

3. Many people lack access to HIV medications, and yet develop the very same symptoms. [5]

So please, stop these ridiculous ideas, because patients may actually be naive enough and get convinced, thus refuse all treatment eventually leading to their quick demise.

Alcohol is great for your heart!

Studies have suggested that alcohol in moderate amounts may raise HDL (Protective lipids / “fat”) . But like everything else, a lot can be very harmful. Heavy drinking, particularly over time, can damage the heart and lead to high blood pressure, alcoholic cardiomyopathy, (enlarged and weakened heart), congestive heart failure, and stroke. Heavy drinking puts more fat into the circulation in your body, raising your triglyceride level. There are plenty of ways to reduce risk of heart disease. This excuse for alcohol should not be one of them.

In addition, it is important to mention what “a lot” is. It can vary from male to female, where in women alcohol can have twice the effect it has on males, due to metabolic concerns. Some suggest that more than 3 “drinks” a day can start to harm your heart. [6]

Point is, don’t drink till you drop… just to “protect” your heart.

Finally, I would like to say, don’t listen to me blindly. Don’t listen to any rumors or hearsay regarding medicine. Even more importantly, don’t help spread them. Always consult your physician and try to trust his judgment. If you feel skeptical, get a second or a third opinion. I am certain your physician will encourage you to do so.

This mean looking machine was set up in Wakamatsu Park, Kobe and unlike the RX78 Gundam statue it will remain here permanently. The funds for the construction of Gigantor were not supplied by big-time corporations either. The approximately 1.5 million dollars were raised by local shop owners, in hope that it will bring commerce and people to Kobe.

Source: Mainichi

The bicycle, which, according to the Pedaling History Bicycle Museum, evolved from a pedal-less machine built in 1817, is constantly at the center of innovation—whether to correct a flaw, meet a mobility need or simply as a means of artistic expression. So, we set out to find new bikes crafted with modernity in mind, regardless of whether they are rideable or not. From the motor-assisted Gocycle to a three-wheel seesaw-inspired cycle, each of the bikes below binds together the world of cycling and design.

“Bio-Cycle”

Requiring 100 hours of work, Jud Turner’s “Bio-Cycle”—made of welded steel and found objects—is part of his ongoing series of sculptures that examine how humans are intertwined with their modes of transportation. It sports an exact replica of a human skeleton, the bones of which are coated with a metallic finish, whose feet are attached to the pedals and whose arms serve as the bike’s forks. Displayed in May 2008 at the Mary Lou Zeek Gallery in Salem, Oregon, the “Bio-Cycle” was purchased by a private collector within two days for $3,000. Photo courtesy of Jud Turner via JudTurner.com.

The Contortionist

Dominic Hargreaves designed the Contortionist to—unlike other folding bikes—specifically showcase the aesthetics and feel of a traditional bike. Mechanically, he aimed to create a bike that was unable to fold up while being ridden, even if the quick release were to come loose. The aluminum frame collapses between the two wheels, making its compact size equal to that of a 26-inch wheel, allowing it to be easily carried (or rolled!) onto public transportation. When opened up, it becomes a standard, full-size bike. Click here to watch the bike fold up. Photo courtesy of Dominic Hargreaves via EyetoHand.com.

Gocycle

The final of many prototypes, Karbon Kinetics Limited’s Gocycle took its desired form in spring 2009 as a compact, electric-assisted, corrosion-proof folding bike. Designed to meet the everyday get-around needs of British citizens, the three-speed cycle with five-spoke wheels is equipped with optional accessories including a lightweight kickstand, chain guards to prevent oil rub on pants, integrated cable locks and luggage carriers on the front of the bike (in the form of a mount that allows you to hang a standard pannier) as well as at the back (a luggage arm can be mounted above the rear tire for transporting heavier cases). Fully assembled, the Gocycle costs ₤1,198 (approximately $1,995). Photo courtesy of Gocycle.com.

Skybike

The Skybike, a project designed by Marios Diamantis for the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, was meant to satisfy abstract needs as opposed to practical ones. Rather than providing a transportation solution, the Skybike, which has the rider sitting upside down and pedaling backward, is meant to make a person feel as if they are “riding on the sky” according to Diamantis. The artist claims that this concept raises questions such as “What is the purpose of designing only objects that adapt or apply to everyday life?” Click here to watch the Skybike in action. Photo courtesy of Marios Diamantis via itp.nyu.edu/~md1660/skybike.html.

Cardboard Bicycle

Phil Bridge, who majored in Product Design at Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England, aimed to design a recyclable bike that was, in essence, worth nothing. Bicycles are often stolen or damaged throughout England, so he hoped his cardboard creation, devoid of sentiment and cost, would deter thieves while also preventing owner worry. A waterproof, honeycomb-structured cardboard called Hexacomb—generally used for engineering purposes—was used for the frame, pedals and wheel spokes. Designed to withstand approximately six months of constant use, the bike has an estimated production cost of around ₤15 (approximately $25). Photo courtesy of Sheffield Hallam University via shu.ac.uk/art/design/news/cardboardbike.html.

Bi-Cycle

This unique tandem bicycle is all about trust! Allowing both riders to contribute equally to the riding experience, the Bi-Cycle requires one rider to pedal forward and the other to pedal backward while they sit with their backs to each other. Designed by My Atomic Mass designer Elad Barouch as a “couples counseling” technique, the Bi-Cycle is meant to help a pair establish trust and communication to provoke forward movement within the relationship; once established, the rest should be fun! Watch the video to see how it’s done. Photo courtesy of Elad Barouch via MyAtomicMass.com.

SeeSaw Bike

Displayed at 2008’s Design Miami conference, the SeeSaw Bike is a prime example of bike-meets-art. Though two people cannot ride this bicycle at the same time, designer Elad Barouch was intent on building it with real variables (manufactured bike parts) while imitating an actual object (a seesaw!) so that the SeeSaw Bike creates the illusion that it could, in fact, work with multiple riders. After creating the Bi-Cycle (see above), Barouch aimed to “create an object that stands on that thin line between reality and imagination” and wanted observers to have “a baffled look about what their eyes are seeing.” Photo courtesy of Elad Barouch via MyAtomicMass.com.

Nulla Bicycle

Still just a concept, the Nulla, which means “nothing” in Italian, embraces a minimalist approach to bicycle design. Named as such due its missing parts, including the chain, fork and spokes, the Nulla uses a “direct-gear-chain drive system” instead to support the wheels and produce movement. Created by Bradford Waugh, the bike is still causing much debate as to whether or not it would indeed be operable, but most cycling enthusiasts agree that with its sleek, beautiful design it doesn’t matter all that much. Photo courtesy of Bradford Waugh via LikeCOOL.com.

Thanks to Brynn Mannino from WomansDay.com