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All Blog Posts Tagged 'Death' (8)

Modern Architecture: Death Star Cube (9 pics)



It's impossible not to think of the Death Star when you looking at this soon-to-be-completed commercial and cultural complex in Lyon, France. Designed by Paris-based Jacob + Macfarlane architects, the Orange Cube hopes to revive the surrounding area with a splash of color and a modern aesthetic. Kudos to the architects for their bold approach and willingness to take risks.… Continue

Added by Eugene on February 9, 2011 at 10:00am — 5 Comments

Death is Unbearable... (24 photos)

Rome



To many people, death is a very uncomfortable subject. Perhaps it's because there are so many unanswered questions. What will happen when you die? Where will you go? Will anyone remember you? Leaving everyone and everything behind is a daunting task that is difficult to imagine.



Three Italian students, Andrea Pilia, Adriano Leo, Dario Cataldi, were studying… Continue

Added by Eugene on December 27, 2010 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Modern Architecture: Death Star Tower (6 pics)

It's not often that we see a building look so sinister and cool. Portugal-based OODA Architecture, in collaboration with the Spanish and American studio OOIIO, proposed this star-shaped tower, which looks like it could be the headquarters for the evilest villain in… Continue

Added by Eugene on November 22, 2010 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Death Drive Photographs by Dean Rogers

Jayne Mansfield, June 29th, 1967.



Marc Boland, Helmut Newton, Grace Kelly, Jackson Pollock, Princess Diana, Eddie Cochran, James Dean and Albert Camus all died in a car crash. Photographer Dean Rogers shot these photo's on the anniversary of a death, and the exact time and location of the crash.



People tend to remember these things clearly. I've asked some of my friends and family about Princess Diana's death and most of them… Continue

Added by Inka Leoni on February 27, 2010 at 4:30pm — 8 Comments

Death Star Destroys the Starship Enterprise

Military force was authorized yesterday minutes after the E.T.'s 48 hour deadline had passed. The E.T's were given an ultimatum to stop their whale poaching and leave Earth or face military…

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Added by Eugene on May 8, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

My Heart is A-Putter, for Super Mario! (video)



Sorry, Internet sensation David Choi, tonight my heart belongs to another soft voiced Asian e-serenader. My Cyber knight leaves only the moniker "blinktwice4y" before disappearing into the night. Sure, the mysterious six-string plucker isn't nearly as kissable - that pesky handlebar will surely get in the way. But dude, he's got GAME!



Cover of Death Cab for Cutie ~ I Will Follow You… Continue

Added by PANDA JU on December 5, 2008 at 2:41am — No Comments

THE WEEKEND EXPERIENCE - MOVIES OPENING 8/22

THE MOVIE THAT WILL BE ACTION-PACKED BUT MAY NOT BE WORTH YOUR TIME

Death Race

Terminal Island, New York: 2020. Jason Statham (The Transporter) leads the cast of an action-thriller set in the post-industrial wasteland of tomorrow. Adrenalized inmates, a global audience hungry for televised violence, and a spectacular arena come together to form the Death Race. Driving a monster car outfitted with machine guns,… Continue

Added by Eugene on August 21, 2008 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

7 People Who Cheated Death (Then Kicked It In The Balls)

Found this interesting cracked.com article on Digg today.

Added by Eugene on July 21, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

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