http://clipmarks.com/clipper/hitchhiker08/date/2008/5/19/http://rss.clipmarks.com/clipper/hitchhiker08/date/2008/5/19/15Clip, tag and save information that's important to you. Bookmarks save entire pages...Clipmarks save the specific content that matters to you!en-ushttp://clipmarks.com/clipmark/2E201A08-32B5-44DC-8556-747138FC8B7F/<b>clipped by:</b> <a href="http://clipmarks.com/clipper/hitchhiker08/">hitchhiker08</a><br><b>clipper's remarks:</b> ...as they continue to amaze us - proof of the indomitable spirit of man... <br><div border="2" style="margin-top: 10px; border:#000000 1px solid;" width="90%"><div style="background-color:"><div align="center" width="100%" style="padding:4px;margin-bottom:4px;background-color:#666666;overflow:hidden;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:bold;">Clip Source: <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://weburbanist.com/2008/04/25/the-making-of-5-modern-marvels-of-engineering-construction-truths-behind-contemporary-wonders/" title="http://weburbanist.com/2008/04/25/the-making-of-5-modern-marvels-of-engineering-construction-truths-behind-contemporary-wonders/">weburbanist.com</a></span></div><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><H2>The Making of 5 Modern Marvels of Engineering: Construction Truths Behind Contemporary Wonders</H2></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/92F74614-F173-4BC1-AC45-B35405379F69.jpg" alt="Historic Engineering Construction" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/76F1C996-A1AD-41DB-A061-323DBE81938B.jpg" alt="Panama Canal Construction" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/EA05A7A2-23AD-4C95-9F81-E31662414696.jpg" alt="Historic Panama Canal" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">The <A href="http://www.eclipse.co.uk/~sl5763/panama.htm" title="via Eclipse">Panama Canal</A> is undoubtedly one of the most complex, costly, and difficult engineering projects ever undertaken. As early as the 1550s there was talk of creating such a canal to create a vital waterway for speedier trade between the Americas. </div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/134E24C2-393F-4E2E-AE91-85D77B7C3C9C.jpg" alt="Eiffel Tower Construction" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/CB179FC7-9B62-4E72-9CB4-36F4C972BABC.jpg" alt="Historic Eiffeel Tower" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">The <A href="http://www.wonderfulinfo.com/amazing/eiffeltower/index.htm" title="via WunderfulInfo">Eiffel Tower</A> is one of the most known and beloved monumental structures of the world, yet it was never intended to be.</div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/57A089CB-ECD7-405A-891D-290D80013841.jpg" alt="Historic Golden Gate Bridge" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">The <A href="http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/lb/main/crm/photoalbums/goldengatebridgealbum/ggbmain.html" title="via Marinca">Golden Gate Bridge</A> had, at the time of its creation, the longest span of any suspension bridge in the world. </div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">Golden Gate Bridge was widely considered ugly at the time but is now a universal symbol of San Francisco.</div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/98CA3B1F-3537-46C2-9F28-ADDCE04326B4.jpg" alt="Dutch Dam Construction" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">The <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuiderzee_Works" title="via Wikipedia">Zuiderzee Works</A> are an amazing feat of modern engineering constructed to protect The Netherlands from flooding as well as to create over a half million acres of usable farmland. </div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/8AC5080A-FFB9-44C6-8B30-238344D164E2.jpg" alt="Channel Tunnel Chunnel Construction" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;">The <A href="http://www.subbrit.org.uk/sb-sites/sites/c/channel_tunnel_1880_attempt/index1.shtml" title="via Subbrit">Channel Tunnel</A> (aka The Chunnel) is a relatively recent work of engineering genius. </div></div></div></div><br><div style="margin-bottom: 40px;">Tags: <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/construction/" rel="tag">construction</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/engineering/" rel="tag">engineering</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/strength+of+materials/" rel="tag">strength of materials</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/structural+engineering/" rel="tag">structural engineering</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/bridges/" rel="tag">bridges</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/towers/" rel="tag">towers</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/canals/" rel="tag">canals</a></div>http://weburbanist.com/2008/04/25/the-making-of-5-modern-marvels-of-engineering-construction-truths-behind-contemporary-wonders/Mon, 19 May 2008 17:07:47 GMThttp://clipmarks.com/clipmark/2FE75C8E-CE7A-4829-A8F4-BD4360832476/<b>clipped by:</b> <a href="http://clipmarks.com/clipper/hitchhiker08/">hitchhiker08</a><br><b>clipper's remarks:</b> Hot dog! Not so hot for the dogs, am sure ... <br><div border="2" style="margin-top: 10px; border:#000000 1px solid;" width="90%"><div style="background-color:"><div align="center" width="100%" style="padding:4px;margin-bottom:4px;background-color:#666666;overflow:hidden;"><span style="color:#FFFFFF;font-weight:bold;">Clip Source: <a style="color:#FFFFFF;" href="http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/no-im-not-kidding-15-photos-of-dogs-with-dye-jobs/" title="http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/no-im-not-kidding-15-photos-of-dogs-with-dye-jobs/">www.dogguide.net</a></span></div><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><H2><A title="No, I’m Not Kidding - 15 Photos Of Dogs With Dye Jobs." rel="bookmark" href="http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/no-im-not-kidding-15-photos-of-dogs-with-dye-jobs/">No, I’m Not Kidding - 15 Photos Of Dogs With Dye Jobs.</A> </H2></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>I wish I was. Some people feel compelled to dye their dogs. I can’t say that I understand this. Spare me the “I need my dog to match my outfit, couch, car” argument. It’s a DOG - not an accessory. Maybe, just MAYBE if it is <A href="http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/01/some-amazing-dog-costumes-9-of-the-best/">Halloween</A>, I might give you a pass, but only then…..</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>Multicolored Papillon:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/75D2E214-3987-40BD-8347-D941384CD1F0.jpg" alt="Multicolored<br /> Papillon" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><STRONG>Pride Pooch:</STRONG></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>I am all for Pride, but this is a bit much.</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/E744117D-979C-44C5-8C47-99CF44D8492C.jpg" alt="Pride Pooch" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>Pink Pit Bull: </STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/4F560D06-4AC1-406D-A5D3-ADA4D8A231A0.jpg" alt="Prissy Pink Pit Bull" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>Blue Poodle:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/F44D980D-E4C1-477D-97FE-E842D19B87B3.jpg" alt="Blue Poodle" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG><BR /> There Are No Words:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>As seen on late night Cinemax….</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/56A73C7E-6774-4607-AEB0-F6CEADE75031.jpg" alt="So Wrong- Dog With Mohawk and Thong" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG><BR /> Pekingese Lion:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>This little dog looks like a sad mini lion statue.</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/F37CC2BA-C9A0-4824-8DE9-B8DACA3E7C5F.jpg" alt="Pekingese Lion" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG><BR /> His and Hers Poodles:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>A perfect gift for any couple.</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/C3F0D439-B59B-4EC6-9FCC-A216E6C3B427.jpg" alt="His and Hers Poodles" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG><BR /> A Brighter Shade Of Pink:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>This <A href="http://www.dogguide.net/soft-coated-wheaten-terrier.php">Wheaton</A> gives a new meaning to the color pink!</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/42865E10-E79F-4058-A75A-3346A9457391.jpg" alt="Bright Pink Wheaton" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG><BR /> Some Dogs Have Reason To Bite:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>This one would have an excuse…</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/45057094-68C6-4734-8076-808549614D58.jpg" alt="Little Periwinkle Dog" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P>I am finding myself getting more and more exasperated as I continue to write this blog…</P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/978D240A-337C-4A53-B592-760A7B25003D.jpg" alt="Pink CottonBall Pup" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>Olympic Poodle:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/93CBACA2-A5DB-46BF-AFE6-D829FD7339EA.jpg" alt="Olympic Poodle In Japan" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>Glam Rock Chinese Crested:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/9B1FB70E-AD8A-41A8-9AD0-A1108D619766.jpg" alt="Glam Rock Chinese Crested" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><div style="text-align:left;"><P><STRONG>If Looks Could Kill:</STRONG></P></div></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/B557CE45-29A5-4E08-B9FC-B0911AC85FB6.jpg" alt="Pink Dog- Dirty Look" /><br /></div><hr size="2" color="#666666" /><div style="padding: 10px;"><img src="http://clipmarks.com/image_cache/hitchhiker08/512/C4FBE211-7876-4E99-8FF1-A4ABCA00D453.jpg" alt="winking orange poodle" /><br /></div></div></div><br><div style="margin-bottom: 40px;">Tags: <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/dogs/" rel="tag">dogs</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/oddity/" rel="tag">oddity</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/bizarre/" rel="tag">bizarre</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/canines/" rel="tag">canines</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/dye/" rel="tag">dye</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/cosmetic/" rel="tag">cosmetic</a>, <a href="http://clipmarks.com/tags/color/" rel="tag">color</a></div>http://www.dogguide.net/blog/2008/05/no-im-not-kidding-15-photos-of-dogs-with-dye-jobs/Mon, 19 May 2008 16:30:50 GMT