Miniature Wonderland is a model railway attraction in Hamburg, Germany, and the largest of its kind in the world, built by the twins Gerrit and Frederik Braun. In January 2011 the railway consisted of 39,370 ft of track in HO scale, divided into seven sections: Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. ... Read More »
If you’re heading to the beach in Oregon or California you won’t be alone. The sands are awash with thousands of blue jellyfish-like creatures known as velella velella. The small creatures are easily blown to the shores of Oregon, California and Washington during strong winds of Spring thanks to a blue sail on the tops of their bodies. In Oregon, ... Read More »
The White House announced last week that Hedieh “Roshan” Ghaffarian has been selected as the White House Chief Floral Designer. Hedieh “Roshan” Ghaffarian was born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in Los Altos, California. After immigrating to California with her family as a young child following the Iranian revolution. In her early‑twenties Hedieh started her business, Flower Affairs, from her ... Read More »
The Niavarān Palace Complex traces its origin to a garden in Niavaran, Tehran, that was used by Nasir al-Din Shah as a summer residence. The palace erected by Nasir al-Din Shah in this garden was originally referred to as The Niavarān Palace and was later renamed The Sahebqaraniyeh Palace. Niavaran Palace Complex is a historical complex situated in the northern ... Read More »
The Microsoft Store is a chain of retail stores and an online shopping site, owned and operated by Microsoft and dealing in computers, computer software and consumer electronics. The stores aim to “improve the PC and Microsoft retail purchase experience for consumers worldwide and help consumers make more informed decisions about their PC and software purchases. Microsoft is a multi ... Read More »
BMW CEO Harald Krüger collapsed on stage during a presentation in Frankfurt on Tuesday. The luxury car maker then canceled the news conference. A BMW spokesman said Mr. Krüger was treated by a doctor on the premises. “Mr. Krüger’s health is stable and he is recovering well,” the company said in a statement. Mr. Krüger, 49, took the helm at BMW in May having ... Read More »
Human Resources Managers > Number Employed: 116,610 > Median salary: $102,780 > Employment change 2012-2022: 13.2% Read More »
Harrison Ford Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an American actor and film producer. He gained worldwide fame for his starring roles as Han Solo in the original Star Wars epic space opera trilogy and the title character of the Indiana Jones film series. Read More »
Jafar Sharif-Imami – (Born: 1910 – Death: 16 June 1998) Was an Iranian politician who was prime minister from 1960 to 1961 and again in 1978. He was a cabinet minister, president of the Iranian Senate, president of the Pahlavi Foundation and the president of the Iran chamber of industries and mines during the reign of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Read More »
That old sofa, the busted refrigerator, the old, big and bulky coffee table. You know those big items that you get rid of never to be seen again? What actually happens to them? This amazing video shows us. Appliance Recycling Programs: most counties offer FREE pick up and recycling of your old, inefficient, working refrigerators and freezers. You’ll not only ... Read More »