Total moved staff out of Nigeria's Abuja, Algeria

Total moved staff out of Nigeria's Abuja, Algeria - CEO

* 1st time group evacuates foreigners from Nigeria's Abuja

* Total also moved staff from Saharan desert after attack

PARIS, Jan 25 (Reuters) - French oil major Total has moved its staff from the Nigerian capital Abuja following the kidnapping of a French national last month, Chief Executive Christophe de Margerie said on Friday.

10 Most Dangerous Cities in the World

Some of the most breathtaking areas of the world are unfortunately riddled with crime, conflict and violence. It is therefore practical for travelers to investigate the crime status of various locales around the world before getting tempted by what you perceive to be adventure and unexplored beauty. With this in mind we have compiled a list of the 10 most dangerous cities in the world as of the end of the year 2012.

1. Grozny, Chechnya, Russia
The never ending Chechnya - Russia conflict has left Grozny in tatters after missile and artillery strikes bombarded the city for years on end - with the death toll running into the thousands, and untold economic damage. Even after the official ceasefire in 2006, it is still a very dangerous place with an economy thats left in ruin, and a citizenry willing to go to any means necessary to mend their wounds. Its high kidnapping rates especially pose a threat to western tourists.

Top 10 Unique Staircases in the World

Making a house a home is a task for anyone, but getting it to look perfect is one of the most intricate procedures. Here we will be focusing on an integral part of a house that has 2 or more floors, The staircase. A lot of people choose to stick to the run of the mill staircase but below you will find 10 designs that are unique, innovative and awe-inspiring.

Sensualscaping Stairs:
At first glance it would seem as though you are under the influence of sorts but once your eyes start to focus you will see how free flowing and beautiful the thought behind this design really is. The stairs seem to melt together perfectly.

How to predict a coup

After successfully anticipating events in Mali and Guinea-Bissau last year, what does the scientific crystal ball have in store next

Countries at 'highest' risk of a coup are red, 'high' risk are orange and 'risk' are yellow. Graphic: Tom Murphy/Jay Ulfelder

Which countries are most likely to see a coup this year?

The Worlds Tallest Skyscraper - Burj Khalifa Dubai

isn't this is herculean? 

Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai and the tallest man-made structure ever built, at 828 m. It was known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration. The price of office space real estate had reached US$4,000 per sq ft in 2009. Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010.

 The tower is designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, who also designed the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) in Chicago, Illinois  and 1 World Trade Center  in New York City, among numerous other famous high-rises. Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010.

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Dubai Projects

I  wish that one day Nigeria would be this admirable

Business Bay- Business Bay is a central business district under construction in Downtown Dubai.  The project will include over 240 commercial and residential buildings.  It will be a new ‘city’ within the city of Dubai.  It is expected to be completed between 2012-2015. 

 

Palm Islands. Three artificial islands in the shape of palm trees will shelter apartments, villas, hotels and luxury stores. The islands are Palm Jumeirah , the Palm Jebel Ali and the Palm Deira. Palm Jumeirah, the most advanced, has been completed .  Five hundred and twenty kilometers of beaches to Dubai.  Check out more pictures of this project here - http://www.funonthenet.in/articles/palm-jumeirah-dubai.html

Palm Island

The World. With broad of Dubaï, nearly 300 artificial islands, seen sky will form a planisphere.  If you want to acquire one of these islands, it will cost some to you between 6,2 to 36,7 million dollars.

The Worlds First Dynamic ArchitectureThe Worlds First Dynamic Architecture

The Worlds First Dynamic Architecture

 Rotating Skyscraper Has Wind Turbine Power

The Dynamic Architecture building, which will be constantly in motion changing its shape, will be able to generate electric energy for itself as well as for other buildings. Forty-eight wind turbines fitted between each rotating floors as well as the solar panels positioned on the roof of the building will produce energy from wind and the sunlight, with no risk of pollution. The total energy produced by this inbuilt ‘powerhouse’ every year will be worth approximately seven million dollars.

Age has no mercy

(Sean Connery) (Alain Delon)

how true!!!

Fringe scarf

i like..do you?

bracelet made of shoe lace

interested in this DIY craft...bracelet from shoe lace

Elton John, David Furnish welcome 2nd son

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Elton John and David Furnish say they have become parents for a second time.

The couple say they are "overwhelmed with happiness" at the birth of Elijah Joseph Daniel Furnish-John.

John, who is 65, and 50-year-old Furnish wed in a British civil partnership in 2005 and are parents to 2-year-old Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John, born in California in December 2010, also through a surrogate mother.

John and Furnish told Hello! magazine Wednesday that "the birth of our second son completes our family in a most precious and perfect way."

Isn't this madness?

whats happening to the this world?

route map to anywhere, everywhere..amazingly useful

Good one. Worth trying and preserving.

EXTREMELY USEFUL......CHECK IT OUT !! W O N D E R F U L ROUTE MAPS... TO ANYWHERE, EVERYWHERE. AMAZING! USEFUL. Hats off to whoever made this. This website is amazing. Select start and destination points, it will show you the way, by all modes of transport. The Route with map, to any destination in the world by Air/Bus/Train Just click on link below and proceed further http://www.rome2rio.com/

Stone pillows.- i think this is beautiful and creative

AVOID THE TOP 10 BIGGEST BRAIN DAMAGING HABITS

According to world health organization following are such habits that will damage your brain severely:

1. No Breakfast – People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overreacting – It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking – It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

Every girl's dream

ISN'T THIS HILARIOUS??


but is it really this bad??

Charles Taylor 'worked' for CIA in Liberia

US authorities say former Liberian leader Charles Taylor worked for its intelligence agencies, including the CIA, the Boston Globe reports.

The revelation comes in response to a Freedom of Information request by the newspaper.

A Globe reporter told the BBC this is the first official confirmation of long-held reports of a relationship between US intelligence and Mr Taylor.

SCIENCE MEETS ADVERT IDEA

I LOVE SCIENCE 

Bulletproof glass manufacturer 3M Security Glass placed this advertisement at a bus stop. There's apparently $3 million in cash inside there, behind their bulletproof glass. If you can break it, it's yours


is this practicable in Nigeria?