Mark Zuckerberg’s House in California

The founder of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, is living a modest life in his California house that costs around $7 million.

The most interesting thing is Mr. Zuckerberg has rented the place, and by billionaire standards, this home is unpretentious. Photos of the modestly furnished house were taken by the new neighbors, then handed the photos to the people in Gawker.com.

The new house with five bedrooms has a tricked out security system. For his age, and for the kind of money he could churn Facebook, I could make a point: Mark does not believe the expensive toys. Here are pictures of the house of Mark Zuckerberg:

 Perhaps better not to stay in a house, living a smart move by Mr Zuckerberg is keeping closely with the company. Also, a few blocks away is his office, then this house will be a roof over his head.

For a rich guy 26-year-old, with an estimated value of $ 7,000,000,000 from Mark in the Newark school system (about 100 million U.S. dollars) donated and invested several million dollars in particular education, his action shows good deed to make a difference in this world .

It is interesting to know how the computer genius has plumped for a modest house - is not it, a 26-year-old, see how to do manage money? After all, saving is earning. I think that's what "smart" people do.

Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan 2011

A massive tsunami swept through north-eastern Japan, should be 8.9 on the Richter scale after the earthquake. The first wave has also been made ​​in the Kuril Islands north of Russia, was reported in the counter. 11-thousand people were evacuated from the area. In northern Japan, the water from the SED-ay, about 350 km north of Tokyo.

There was extensive damage and loss of life - when the amount to be confirmed not affected due to lack of communication. Some people are missing. Ground floor on the island of Honshu is flooded and overturned the car. A bridge also collapsed. Norita Tokyo International Airport was also closed. The epicenter is located 130 kilometers off the Pacific coast of Japan. A tsunami warning is now in the Pacific region.

The Breaking News and the pics

Miracle Stories Tsunami and Earthquake in Japan

Behind the big earthquake of the tsunami tragedy in Japan, with the exception of a few stories that just did explosions.Tsunami incident in Japan made it clear there personal injury, especially for those who survived the disaster is the threat. Many of the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, 11 March 2011 with survivors fight tooth and nail against the tide as high as 40 kmh to 10 meters at a speed of 800. Many of those who survived after the title as far as 15 miles into the ocean, and found in good condition.

A grandfather Story Tsunami bitter Up to 15 km

This story is more dramatic and sad that a few stories, just mention his name Hiromitsu Shinkawa, a grandfather of 60, a resident of the city Minamisoma, Miyagi Prefecture, Tohoku region of Honshu, northern Japan. He says he was up to 15 km in the open sea towed. The struggle to survive for two days at sea bring good luck to his grandfather, he found great team, to escape under the conditions of life.

Shinkawa said, than after a large earthquake along SR 9 Answer 11 March 2011, he heard a loud noise of the sea when he saw that the noise of the tsunami waves that caused move very quickly on the mainland. Shinkawa said: "I tried to run away from home after learning of the tsunami came,"

He managed to leave their homes, but because there are things he forgot it back into the house to pick him up. At the same time large tsunami waves struck directly and collapsed their houses. The old man is still large by the waves that quickly when he threw a piece of debris hit the roof of his house was to be considered destroyed. He wanted so he went on, who come to the water flow.

Amazing: Top 10 Lost Cities In The World

Akrotiri


Before being buries by the volcanic eruption around 1500 BC, the Minoan civilization always inhabited in this Bronze Age city. Some well-preserved staircases, excellent wall-paintings and ceramics have been found on the Greek island of Santorini. The severe eruption may lead large part of the island to sink under the sea. That may inspire the legend of Atlantis.

Babylon
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is the world-renowned symbol of this once-mighty kingdom. Although never viewing its magnificence with his own eyes, famed historian Herodotus still wrote it into the chronicles.

Troy


Troy, Atlantis and Babylon are all mysterious, fabulous cities which seemed to only exist in the writings of ancient history or folk tales. According to the legend, most of those metropolises possessed marvelous palace, prosperous markets and exhaustless treasures.

Angkor


Cambodian dense jungle separated the enormous complex at Angokor, the capital of the Khmer Empire. French explorer Henri Mouhot discovered the miracle over 140 years ago.

Kuelap


Hidden amid the cloud forests of northern Peru, this walled fortress even existed earlier than the Incas.

Tikal


As the capital of the Mayan civilization and once containing 4,000 buildings and 90,000 inhabitants, Tikal was mysteriously abandoned in about 900 AD. And then it was swallowed up by lush forest for more than 1,000 years.

Carthage


The city was destroyed twice in wars, first by the Romans during the Punic war in 146 BC and Arabs again in 698 AD. Now, the remains scattered across Byrsa Hill in Tunisia.

Oradour-sur-glane


Unlike other ancient cities above, this French city never disappeared. It was the witness of the Nazi’s massacre to the locals during World War II — total 624 residents killed by SS troops on June 10, 1944, no life left. Then the town was razed and abandoned until today. Memorials are sometimes held at the site.

Petra


There are around 1,000 more tombs, a sacrificial altar and a monastery. For the presence of several springs, the nomadic Nabataeans started to settle at Petra.

Machu Picchu


Along with the decay of Inca Empire since the 1530s, Machu Picchu has entirely faded from people’s memories. In 1911, U.S. explorer Hiram Bingham discovered the lost city of the Incas.

Giethoorn – Village in Holland with No Roads

Giethoorn. Have you ever heard the name of this village before? Giethoorn is a place in Holland, where you will never find a single road, because all, I mean it all transportations are done by boats alone. It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland, about 5 km southwest of Steenwijk.

 

This village is so beautiful. I never imagine this kind of place still exist in our earth. I wish one day I could travel to this village.

 

Check out 11 more pics on Village in Holland with no roads, after the jump.

All visitors are welcome to enjoy the beauty of sceneries while on a Whisper Boat (a special electric powered boat, which makes no noise). Most of these boats can transport up to 8 adults.

Absolutely Gorgeous Dubai

Look up from the lobby of the Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel for a dizzying view of its 48 floors.

The driver of an abra, a traditional wooden boat that ferries passengers across Dubai Creek, takes a break. From sleepy trading port to global gateway in 25 years, the Middle East metropolis of Dubai has sprung up out of the desert sands. Once centered on bustling Dubai Creek, from where old dhows (boats) still sail to Iran, Dubai now sprawls south toward the United Arab Emirates’ capital, Abu Dhabi. While oil revenues fueled its early development, now trade and tourism power this city-state’s phenomenal growth rate. Travelers come for sun, sand, shopping, and a touch of the exotic, and Dubai delivers. While it might not have the ancient sites of Cairo or Damascus, Dubai just gets on with making history as one of the fastest growing cities in the world.

The traditional wind towers in the restored Bastakiya Quarter were designed as a household cooling system.

Behind modern apartment buildings, cranes rise from the construction site of the Burj Dubai Tower, slated to be the tallest building in the world.

Dubai’s skyscrapers backdrop a line of camel trainers returning from camel racing practice.

The Gold Suq is home to myriad shops with dazzling displays of gold jewelry; be prepared to bargain.

The wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai has rooms that overlook the Persian Gulf.

Fishermen try their luck from the railings of the Dubai Marina, a huge new hotel and dining complex.

A guest at a mass wedding in Dubai peruses the thick program, which lists 47 couples.

On bustling Dubai Creek, traditional abras (water taxis) still ferry locals and ships carry trade goods.

Bastakiya Quarter
Tranquil turn-of-the-20th-century Persian neighborhood on Dubai Creek; labyrinthine lanes; restored courtyard residences with wind towers; art galleries, cafés, tiny museums, and boutique hotels. Tip: “Don’t miss XVA and Ave galleries’ shows of upcoming Arab and Iranian artists.”—Antonia Carver, co-editor, Bidoun magazine.

Burj Al Arab (Arabian Tower)
“Dubai’s own Eiffel Tower: futuristic, iconic, and the quintessential vacation photo op.”—Claire Malcolm, editor, Concierge magazine. Ostentatious “seven-star hotel;” dancing fountains; “underwater” restaurant. Tip: Book ahead for sunset cocktails at Skyview Bar. Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 301 7777. http://www.burj-al-arab.com/

Desert Safari
“Ride nature’s roller coaster then feast under the stars with shisha and belly dancing.”—Claire England, managing editor, Explorer Publishing based in Dubai. Dune driving, camel riding, sandboarding. Arabian Adventures; tel. 971 4 303 4888. http://www.arabian-adventures.com/

Dubai Creek
“Grab an abra for a trip down Dubai’s original lifeline where dhows unload cargo beneath sculptured skyscrapers.”—Claire England. Tip: Abras (water taxis) crisscross the creek, leaving when full. Hire one for sunset.

Dubai Museum
“The best way to comprehend Dubai’s meteoric transformation from desert settlement to Arabian megalopolis.”—Sarah Monaghan, author, DK Eyewitness Travel Top 10 Dubai. Evocative quirky dioramas; archaeology, weapons, instruments, costumes inside an old fort. Al Fahidi Street, Bur Dubai; tel. 971 4 353 1862; fee. http://www.dubaitourism.ae/

Dubai Suqs
Bargain for gold, spices, perfume, and textiles at atmospheric creekside suqs. Tip: “Offer half what they ask, walk away if they don’t agree; they’ll call you back and drop their prices.”—Claire Turrell, editor, VIVA magazine.

Heritage House & Al Ahmadiya School
“Old-school style and courtyard calm offer shaded respite from Deira bustle.”—Claire Malcolm. Restored merchant’s residence and one of Dubai’s first schools. Al Ahmadiya Street, near Gold Souq, Deira; tel. 971 4 226 0286. http://www.dubaitourism.ae/

Jumeirah Mosque
“This forward-thinking tour offers an opportunity to understand Islam.”—Sarah Monaghan. Elegant, intricately detailed; only mosque in the country that non-Muslims can enter, enlightening guided visits. Jumeirah Beach Road, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 226 0286. http://www.cultures.ae/

Madinat Jumeirah
Contemporary incarnation of mythical old Arabian city; opulent hotels; air-conditioned suq; myriad cafés, bars, restaurants; abras gliding on canals; mesmerizing vistas. Madinat Jumeirah, Jumeirah; tel. 971 4 366 8888. http://www.madinatjumeirah.com/

Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
“A bite-sized introduction to local culture.”—Zoe Rawlins, editor, Visitor Magazine. Elegant old courtyard residence; meet Emiratis at a cultural breakfast. Bastakiya; tel. 971 4 353 6666. http://www.cultures.ae/

Ski Dubai
“Artificial piste action inside a megamall—only in Dubai!” —Claire Malcolm. Tip: Snow is best and crowds less in the morning. Mall of the Emirates, Sheikh Zayed Road; tel. 971 4 409 4000; fee. http://www.skidxb.com/

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Dos And Don’ts
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Greetings:
“Dubai Is Home And Host To Visitors From Around The World And Is A Melting Pot Of Cultures, But The Arabic Greeting ‘Al-Salaam Alaykum’ (Peace Be With You) (The Reply Will Be ‘Wa Alaykum E-Salaam’/Peace Upon You) Is Always Welcome And Is A Great Icebreaker. Never Offer Your Hand To An Arab Woman Unless She Offers Hers First. Upon Entering An Arab Home It’s Customary To Remove Your Shoes—Make Sure Your Socks Are Clean.”

Clothing:
“Dubai’s Dress Code Is Liberal, But Dress Modestly Out Of Respect And Save The Beachwear For The Beach. On The Jumeirah Mosque Tour, Men Should Wear Trousers With A Shirt, And Ladies A Long Skirt Or Loose Trousers, Long-Sleeved Blouse, And Head Scarf. Slip-On Shoes Are Best As Shoes Are Removed Before Entering The Mosque. If You Don’t Have Appropriate Clothes, Don’t Worry, We Provide Sheylas (Head Scarves) And Abayas (A Long Cloak)."
Ceremony: “Emiratis Are Open-Minded, Tolerant, And Hospitable. Integral To That Hospitality Is The Coffee Ceremony. Always Accept The Tiny Cup In Your Right Hand—It’s Polite To Drink At Least Three—And After Finishing Gently Shake The Cup Side To Side; This Is A Signal That You’ve Finished."

Manners:
“At Meal Times Your Arab Hosts Will Be Generous With Portions, So Forget Calorie Counting! Be Prepared To Sit In The Traditional Manner (On The Floor); Women Should Wear A Long Skirt. Try Not To Sit So That The Soles Of Your Feet Are Presented To Another Person; It’s Impolite. Food Is Eaten With The Right Hand But You May Use Your Left To Drink.”

Smoking:
“If Here During Ramadan, The Holy Month Of Fasting, Remember Not To Smoke, Eat, Or Drink In Public From Sunrise To Sunset. Kids Are An Exception And Can Discreetly Drink And Eat As Usual. Hotels Keep Eateries Open For Non-Muslims, As Do Some Malls; Your Concierge Can Advise You.”