9-11 is usually a day of remembrance for those that died in the twin towers and those brave enough to help on that disastrous day. In the years following, there have been candle light vigils and moments of silence to honor those that died.

After more than two weeks of waiting, Australia finally has a new prime minister, one which looks a lot like the old prime minister. The result is still a historic one for Oz though, as Julia Gillard has become the first female elected to the top job.

Around 1250 art loving French folks joined forces in Rouen last weekend to create a living, breathing version of a Monet art classic.

By 2010 –the year Dubai’s known oil reserves will most likely be tapped out–, prince Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum is expecting to attract 15 million tourists. Here’s how.

Burj Dubai: world’s tallest building

The Burj Dubai will be the world’s tallest building when it opens in 2009. The building is part of a 2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) development called ‘Downtown Dubai’ and is located at the “First Interchange” along Sheikh Zayed Road at Doha Street. The building was designed by Adrian Smith before he left Skidmore, Owings and Merrill LLP (SOM) of Chicago to start his own independent practice, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture in October 2006.[3] SOM continues to lead the architectural, structural engineering and mechanical engineering of the Burj Dubai. The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about $4 billion US dollars and for the entire new ‘Downtown Dubai’, $20 billion US Dollars.

Czechs are not just the biggest beer drinkers in the world, but they actually drink it almost twice as much as bottled water. According to a study by KHC, Czechs drink 156,9 liters per person per year, while each person drinks only 87,1 liters of bottled water per year, according to the EPI.

Why would you use your money to feed a starving country, when you can pay $1,500,000 for a Box of Chocolates, or buy a $1.3 Million Cell Phone. Right?

Pay $1,500,000 for a Box of Chocolates

Le Chocolat features a selection of Lake Forest Confections gourmet chocolates, selected by the confectioners master candy maker, as well as an arrangement of magnificent jewelry from Simon’s personal jewelry and gemstone vault. The price tag is $1,500,000. The jewelry that comes along with the box of chocolates includes a “priceless” collection of natural yellow and blue diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires from Simons Jewelers. (How priceless can it be with a price tag?)