Out of the half-million photos that Reuters photographers produce each here, Reuters has selected 55 as the Best Photos of 2010. These photographs capture the human spirit at play and in turmoil within the natural world around us. The Pakistani floods, the Gulf oil spill, the Shanghai World Expo, the Haitian earthquakes and more are all represented here with stunning symbolism. These photographs are a visual record of the world in 2010, where human culture made its movement into yet another decade....

The Myers-Briggs type indicator has four personality dichotomies that comprise one’s personality. Your personality type is often reflected as a series of four letters. The four dichotomies include: 1-Your favorite world: Do you tend to focus on the outer world or more on your own inner world? This is called Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I). 2-Information Gathering: Do you focus on the basic information you take in with your senses, or do you prefer to interpret and add meaning?...

To honor Sol – the fiery ball in the sky that lets us live each day, and sometimes burns us to a sweet lobster red – we thought we would share some dazzling, mind-bending solar bulb installations and works of art all about the sun. Sonic Bloom by Dan Corson Located in the gloomy Pacific Northwest, Sonic Bloom absorbs the sun’s power, acting as an ordinary, run-of-the-mill installation of giant flowers during the day, then becomes a gentle show in the evening....

The house itself is comprised of two dense levels on the ground and first floors, with an upper story designed as an open play room for the children. Architect Moon Hoon even told DesignBoom that the upper level is “a place high up that could be a control room for the future darth vader or a jedi.” Outside, wooden decking wraps around two sides of the house to create a space for relaxation, summer BBQs, and quiet contemplation in the summer months....

What Makes a Good Handheld GPS Connectivity and easy use are the cornerstones of a quality Global Positioning System, with durability and portability fleshing out the system. The ability to point out geocaches, plot a route, and give you useful survival tips are generally gravy, but since they can also save your life, they too factor in heavily to what can make a GPS system worth your hard-earned dollars. In short, anything that does a good job of keeping you alive in the most conditions is what we think of when we reach for the best in handheld GPS technology....

German architect Jakob Tigges has envisioned a bold new landmark on the Berlin skyline. His dream work is a 1,000 meter tall man-made mountain called “The Berg”, which he hopes will be a tourist destination the likes of which Berlin has never seen. The goal is to create a natural habitat for local wildlife, even some that aren’t natural to the area, as well as a recreation/skiing spot for those visiting the city....

Over the past few months, something bad has been happening here at Live Bold and Bloom. Some kind of virus infected my site. (Don’t worry. All is well now.) A message in Portuguese would pop up when you’d click on a post directing you to a nasty download, and it wouldn’t allow you to read the post or navigate away. It was just annoying at first, as it happened occasionally and required a quick fix from my tech support person....

Remember that time when tiny houses are all the rage? You’ve probably seen those cute little home photos online or watched TV series like Tiny House, Big Living by HGTV, or Netflix’s Tiny House Nation. Tiny Houses Are Still A Valid Option But wait, tiny houses are still an exciting trend, especially for those who want to embrace a lifestyle of minimalism and simplicity. Because the idea – having less space (and thus, less stuff) creates more room for more essential things in life – is a dang appealing one!...

This redesign of the UN Building’s interior is the first of its kind in over 60 years. The building was originally imagined by a star-studded list of world architects including Oscar Niemeyer, Le Corbusier and others. The original vision of these architects has been maintained, but current stars like Koolhaas and Jongerius have given this portion a welcome visual update. The 68th General Assembly of the United Nations ended Friday in New York, and the interior now returns to regular non-assembly business for UN workers in Manhattan....

Architect Andrew Maynard of Melbourne, Australia is amongst our favorites here at TheCoolist, and his Vader House is clearly one of his best. While it made the rounds of the design blogosphere earlier last year, we felt compelled to bring it back to light. This geometric, open-air home is an extension on a Victorian terrace, resting privately around an enclosed patio just steps away from the busy city streets. The rehabbed Vader House maintains the old brick perimeter, providing an old city charm to this decidedly modern construction....

Dreams, at least the ones we can remember when we wake up, can sometimes boggle our minds. But nothing can shock, confuse, and cause a flurry of emotions (good or bad) more than a dream about an old flame, recent or otherwise. What an extreme inconvenience, right? You’ve cried over it, maybe have gotten over the drunk-texting-your-ex stage, and most likely have moved on with your life. So why is their stupid face creeping up on your peaceful sleep?...

Architectural designs have evolved immensely over the last few decades. While this is the case, the popularity of A-frame homes has remained constant. Such houses blew in popularity during the mid-centuries and were mainly used as vacation homes. Today, an A-frame house is still a popular scene in modern neighborhoods thanks to the steep-pitched roof that give a relaxed rustic vibe. Apart from the appealing aesthetics of A-houses, they are incredibly strong and resilient....

10. Airport Residential Area, Accra This is a sparsely populated, quiet residential area located about 10 km northeast of the city center, close to Kotoka International Airport and it is largely inhabited by rich Ghanaians and foreigners. It has numerous offices including those of international NGOs and many embassies are located here too. Most of the houses have security guards. The roads are good and lined with trees, making the area feel breezy and cool....

But what if you could talk about something deeper? Something more philosophical? What about asking intellectual questions that spark a deep connection between each other? Intelligence and depth often go hand in hand. Also read: Huge list of 650+ questions that make you think (on different topics & concepts to ponder) Your knowledge of the universe stops at The Big Bang Theory, doesn’t it? Turns out your friend, girlfriend, boyfriend, partner, and co-workers aren’t just a dork....

Focusing on gratitude can negate feelings of resentment and entitlement and foster feelings of positivity. Studies show that even months after writing a simple appreciation quote or journaling feelings of gratitude, people’s brains are still wired to feel especially thankful. This is because gratitude habits have a self-perpetuating nature. The more you practice gratitude, the more you can enjoy its many benefits, such as an overall feeling of well-being and happiness....

Music, in this way, is unique. It’s a medium of expression where the very message being conveyed is one of utter, fever-dream hellaciousness, yet it will forever ring in hearts and minds for the feeling it evokes, the sound, the fury, and the passion that comes from the song. Then, there’s the beauty of a strong chorus that is simple and makes the other gibberish fall away like stripper glitter in a typhoon....

There’s two problems with choosing Stephen King books to turn into movies. The vision behind the camera as much as the story has to be realized by a director and cast. Stephen King’s tapestry needs a wide range of support to keep it afloat. The key to getting King from the page out onto film, where he mostly belongs, is about finding the core of his work and bringing that to life....

The rate of divorce in our society today is really alarming. It is no longer a big deal for one to walk in and out of several marriages in the name of divorce. Notwithstanding the level of education and better living conditions available to us now, we are far from having successful and lasting marriages like our predecessors, who are believed to be less privileged. The courts are saturated with divorce suits more than any other ones you may think of....

An investigation into the digital landscape of VR revealed 15 exciting ways virtual reality is being used, and how it could help people in the future. Education Learning from a book or a lecture have been shown to only be marginally effective for most students. These methods have been scientifically shown to create learning by rote, rather than the power to explore and the ability to fully understand subject matter....

More and more adult children are sharing a roof with their parents. Sometimes it’s a matter of economic logistics because the cost of living has risen exponentially, but wages haven’t increased in decades. Other times it’s a matter of senior-care costs. Families consolidate when elderly parents have reached the “need help” stage of their lives. Whatever brought you back together, it works best to have a set of rules for adult children living at home....