This classic piece of American architecture never gets old.
Daily Archives: September 13, 2007
The tallest free-standing structure
The CN Tower in Toronto has been replaced by Burj Dubai as the world’s tallest free-standing structure. It stands at 555 meters right now but the final planned height is currently a closely guarded secret.
Oil Producers and Consumers
Doesn’t this image explain much of the conflict in the world today? [click to enlarge]
World's Worst Polluted Places
China, India, and Russia each have two cities in the top ten list of the world’s worst polluted places. The primary factors behind the pollution was cited as mining, Cold War era pollution, and unregulated industries. Note that most of the these towns aren’t major urban centers but rather isolated industrial concentrations. However, the inordinate level of pollution cannot be justified.
Martha Stewart Homes
In the times of declining home sales, houses modeled as Martha Stewart Homes are selling well. I guess consumers simply want more specialization and the unique factor is way up in their buying list. Or is it simply effective marketing and assumption of quality through well recognized brands? You tell me.