Saturday 11 April 2015

Origamic Architecture

Paper art by Ingrid Siliakus (4)







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Paper art by Ingrid Siliakus (2)

Paper art by Ingrid Siliakus (5)

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Women You Won’t Believe Exist

We have compiled a list of the strangest and most remarkable women in the world who actually exist. Some of the women in this countdown go to extraordinary lengths in order to truly be individuals for their own unique reasons, whereas others in the countdown don’t even have a choice, and were born different. Either way, you need to know these women exist to truly embrace diversity. People who are strange in appearance and defy social norms may seem strange, but these women are still human, just like us – hard to believe with some of the ladies on this list, but it’s true! Okay so let’s start the countdown…
  •  Valeria Lukyanova – Barbie Girl

 This Moldovan-Ukrainian model is renowned for her Barbie doll appearance which is achieved through makeup, contact lenses, and a specified gym routine
Real Barbie 




  •  Women with long necks

 The women of the Padaung or Kareni tribe of Myanmar (Burma) use copper coils to extend their necks to unnatural lengths
 Long Neck
  •  Aneta Florczyk – Strongest Woman

 Aneta has won the Strongest Woman competition four times, more than any other woman in history
 Aneta

  •  Steroid Women


 These women go to extraordinary lengths to gain muscle


 Betty Pariso


  •  Asha Mandela – Rapunzel

 Asha Mandela has the world record for the longest dreadlocks at over 19ft long
 Real Life Rapunzel
  •  Jyoti Amge – Shortest wowan

This Indian actress is the world’s smallest woman in the world
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  •  Abigail & Brittany Hensel – Girl with two heads

 Abigail and Brittany are conjoined twins, sharing a body, but with two seperate heads
 Conjoined twins

 Abigail and Brittany

  •  Kristina Rei – Big lips

 This Russian woman spent over $6000 to have lips like her favorite cartoon character, Jessica Rabbit.
 Real life Jessica Rabitt

Instantly Regrettable Tattoos

Tattoos are, how do we say it, permanent. Not really sure how many of the following people were smart enough to realize that.
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  •  I’m not sure if this dude is sponsored by fast food or if he just really loves eating KFC. Perhaps a little of both.

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  •  Getting an ‘extreme’ tattoo is bad enough but check out the spelling, or should I say mis-spelling.

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  • Thanks for spelling it out for us, literally!

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  • I can pretty guarantee your're never getting a job. Ever! At least you can play chess on you face though.

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  • This is actually kind of cool looking. I certainly wouldn't want it on my head for the rest of my life though.

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  • Really! Like what exactly?

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  • Double negative. So what he's really saying is give up.

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  • Hi, I'm here to apply for the front desk position.

Tuesday 31 March 2015

Moments People Got Lucky

Yes, that's a sewer and, yes, those are car keys.


Mission impossible: completed.


As if someone is that lucky.


It's like that tree was made to avoid that car at that moment.



A little surprise to kick off your weekend...


There are barely two inches between having a good day and having a really, really, really bad one.






Saturday 8 November 2014

Rise of free Wi-Fi hotspots ‘presents serious security risks’


The BBC reports that there is currently one Wi-Fi hotspot for every 150 people in the world, but these unmonitored hotspots can potentially cause problems, experts have warned.
ESET security expert Mark James highlighted that people’s desire for a ‘free lunch’ shouldn’t cloud their judgement when it comes to security and privacy issues, especially in cases where home broadband solutions are opened up to subscribers on the same provider: “I think it opens a few big security questions, like who is responsible for the router that is hosting the Wi-Fi spot? Has the end user done all they can to ensure that the default passwords are changed and that their device has not been compromised? Has the owner of the router been fully informed on how to opt-out if they so wish?” explained James. “Open Wi-Fi spots are a breeding ground for malware, and mobile security is becoming a much bigger concern.”
James warned that with the smartphone and tablet usage on the rise, mobile platforms are just as viable a target for malware as desktop computers, if not more so: “Often the end user does not see a mobile device as a security hazard in the same way they might view a desktop, but if you log the time people spend on each, you would probably find that mobile wins. Operating System updates and application updating is part of desktop life, but when was the last time you checked your mobile phone to see if the software could be updated?”
The Independent estimates that there will be 47.7 million public hotspots in the world by the end of the year, with France having the most, followed by the USA and United Kingdom. By 2018, the number of hotspots is expected to reach one for every four Americans.
“Virtually everything we do these days requires internet access, and we strive for 100% coverage, often looking for internet availability before anything else and that reinforces the need for increased security,” warned James. “Free Wi-Fi is great for keeping up with Facebook or email, but the amount of information being exchanged is frightening. The Wi-Fi on the London Underground train network reportedly consumes more than 3TB per day,” he added.


Saturday 6 September 2014

The 20 best free PC games


Gaming is an expensive hobby, and demos aren’t as common as they once were. Do you really want to drop $60 on a new game without trying it? What if you hate it? Retailers probably won’t accept your opened copy, and many PC gamers exclusively use digital distribution anyway. Thankfully, there is an entire class of games that offer up countless hours of entertainment with absolutely no upfront cost: Free games!
Free and free-to-play games are plentiful, popular, and many of them are actually superb titles in their own right. It’s true that most of them are designed to get you hooked, and then extract your hard-earned cash through microtransactions, but is that so bad? If you actually enjoy the game you’re playing, there isn’t anything inherently wrong with paying the developer for more content. After all, you at least know what you’re paying for with a free game. The traditional sales model demands that you pay $60 upfront before you even play the game, so I’d argue that this is a step in the right direction even if it isn’t always handled tactfully.
That said, there are a lot of bad games trying to get in on the free-to-play land grab, so it’s a bit of a minefield out there. So, today I am going to list off twenty of the very best free games on the PC to help you find something you’ll really love. There’s a lot to cover, so follow along, and something is bound to strike your fancy.
Of course, if we miss a game that you think should be on the list, leave a comment!

Dota 2 gameplay

Dota 2

Based on the popular Warcraft III mod called Defense of the Ancients (DotA for short), Valve’s Dota 2 (pictured top) is a model free-to-play game. Without spending one red cent, you get access to the entire gameplay experience. Of course, Valve makes a tidy profit from selling cosmetic and ancillary items. The Bellevue company is well-versed in the realm of free-to-play games, so don’t be surprised if you find yourself buying new loot for this “free” game once you’re hooked.

LoL

League of Legends

Just like Dota 2, League of Legends is a MOBA (multiplayer online batter arena) derived from the same Warcraft III mod. However, the folks at Riot Games have a very different pricing model than Valve’s. You can play a select number of characters for free, but access to additional characters is going to cost you. Regardless of the value proposition compared to other MOBAs, this game remains insanely popular across the globe.

Diablo III

Diablo III

Blizzard is well known for creating some of the world’s best PC games, and now you can try them for free. Diablo III: Starter Edition lets you get a taste of the full game without paying a dime. Just sign up for a Battle.net account, and you’ll be able to level your character up to 13 while enjoying some limited multiplayer matchmaking. It’s not the entire Diablo experience, but you’ll get to see a hefty portion of one of the most polished gameplay experiences on the market. If you like it, you can upgrade to the full game for $40.

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StarCraft II

StarCraft is by far the most popular real-time strategy franchise in existence, and now you can have a taste of the game at no cost. You’ll get to play four single-player missions, have access to two challenges, and try out custom battles against the AI. All of your progress is saved, and if you spend the $20 to upgrade to the full game, you can pick up right where you left off.

WoW

World of Warcraft

Ever since World of Warcraft came out a decade ago, it has been the premiere massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Now, you can play up to level 20 without paying Blizzard a dime. If you like what you play, you can buy the full game for $20. However, you’ll need to pony up for a monthly subscription as well, so keep that in mind before you buy in.

SWTOR

Star Wars: The Old Republic

Maybe you prefer your MMORPG set in a sci-fi universe. If so, check out BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic. All of the core content is free-to-play, but you pay for a higher tier of service that will net you more currency and more perks. This game isn’t as popular as World of Warcraft, but you can do a whole lot more with it before you need to pull out your wallet.

TF2

Team Fortress 2

Dota 2 isn’t Valve’s first free-to-play game — the house that Gordon built cut its F2P teeth on Team Fortress 2. Originally released as part of a bundle called The Orange Box, Valve made Team Fortress 2 free-to-play nearly four years after its original release. This class-based shooter is now infamous for its item-based economy, and maintains a surprisingly large user base. It is probably the best free first-person shooter (FPS) available.

Path of Exile

Path of Exile

If you liked the Diablo series, Path of Exile is right up your alley. At its core, this is an action RPG mashed together with a free-to-play business model. You walk around destroying everything in your wake with blades, bows, and magic — paying for aesthetic changes and convenience upgrades as you go. If you loved Diablo 2, and weren’t so keen on the direction taken by Diablo 3, you should check out POE.

Warframe

Warframe

This sci-fi third-person shooter from Digital Extremes has a lot to offer for thrifty players. You can spend dozens of hours shooting and slashing away with other players online, and you don’t have to invest anything other than your time. Of course, you can spend real money on in-game currency and items, but it’s definitely not necessary to have a good time. Even better, it works surprisingly well on older systems, so almost anyone with a dedicated graphics card can join in.

Firefall

Firefall

This open world shooter has been talked about extensively for years, but it only released to the public in the last couple of months. Firefall is something of a mash-up of a traditional MMORPG and a cooperative shooter, so you can join up with your friends to take down everything the game throws at you. As expected, in-game currency can be purchased with cold hard cash, and exchanged for a variety of customizations.
Marvel Heroes

Marvel Heroes

Marvel characters and loot gathering: a match made in Valhalla. Pick from a handful of free characters, and start clicking away on the hundreds of baddies that stand between you and that sweet, sweet loot. If none of the free characters strike your fancy, you can lay down some cash for the character of your choosing, and pick out the costume that best fits your style.

TrackMania Nations Forever

TrackMania Nations Forever

TrackMania is designed around besting your friends on the leaderboards, and making the craziest race tracks imaginable. You can play the entirety of the stadium environment for free by downloading TrackMania Nations Forever. If you enjoy yourself, you can spend $30 to upgrade to TrackMania United Forever with an additional six racing environments included. This game is surprisingly fun in a simple, you-only-use-two-buttons-on-your-keyboard way, especially if you play with friends (or make friends while playing!)

NFS World

Need for Speed World

If TrackMania is a little too crazy for your taste, check out EA’s free-to-play racing game. Need for Speed World gives you the same kind of racing you’ve come to expect from the franchise, but sells you everything piecemeal. You can race for free, but you can buy new cars, refill your power-ups, and double your payouts with real money.

MaM

Might & Magic: Duel of Champions

Do you like card games? If so, you should really check out Ubisoft’s Might & Magic: Duel of Champions. You can jump right in and start playing with your friends, or you can go through a step-by-step tutorial to learn the rules. Playing for free will work out just fine, but it has all of the same up-sell mechanisms that a real-life card game would have. If you want a really competitive high-end deck, you’ll probably end up buying a few booster packs here and there.

FIFA World

FIFA World

Sports games aren’t very well represented in the free-to-play market, so it’s good to see EA offering up FIFA World for PC gamers. Whether you want to play with a gamepad or keyboard, you’ll get a taste of the well-loved soccer franchise for free. EA isn’t offering up this game out of the goodness of its heart, though. There are plenty of microtransactions to be had for items and enhancements throughout the entirety of the game.

BLR

Blacklight: Retribution

If you just want a good old fashioned multiplayer shooter, Blacklight is the game for you. Team up with friends or match up with random players for some team death match, capture the flag, or king of the hill. It’s simple, fun, and you don’t really need the items behind the paywall to have a good time. The fast pace, small learning curve, and lack of an up-front cost makes this title compelling competition for even the Call of Duties of the world.

Neverwinter

Neverwinter

Want to get nerdy? Check out this free-to-play MMORPG based on the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Without spending a single dollar, you can play through this fantasy world with your friends, and soak in the decades of lore built-up around the Forgotten Realms. However, you need to be careful of what you buy because you can easily drop $200 on a single pack of in-game content. Still, the more reasonable $20 packs are nothing to turn your nose up at.

Pinball Arcade

Pinball Arcade

Classic arcade tables never looked so good. If you download the client for the Pinball Arcade on Steam, you get full access to the Tales of the Arabian Nights table for free. You can also try out any of the other tables for free, but you won’t be able to play past the first high score. Each additional table can be purchased à la carte, or you can invest $30 at once into an entire pack of classic tables. Whether you’re a casual fan or a pinball fanatic, this freemium product is great value for money.

War Thunder

War Thunder

War Thunder is a massively multiplayer online game set during World War II and the Korean War. Both air and ground combat are built into the game, and naval combat is being developed. You can play for free, but of course the cash shop lets you buy vehicles and in-game currency. If you’re a history buff, this game is the perfect way to get a little taste of classic combat machines from the safety of your own desk.

Alien Swarm

Alien Swarm

This top-down shooter developed by Valve is completely free — just download the entire game and the SDK through Steam, and play to your heart’s content. Join up with three of your friends to destroy alien monsters, or crack open the game editor to make your very own environments. With four classes, eight characters, and persistent unlocks, this game will keep you busy for months. Even better, it’s really free. No micropayments in sight.