For hundreds of years, people have been puzzled and curious about what really is inside the Vatican archives. It was believed that the archives, or the Pope's Library as they refer to it, contains almost 50 miles of shelves with the world's greatest treasures and arts that has ever been created in the world.

The Vatican, being one sovereign entity, so powerful and authoritative, holds the power to seize, protect and preserve the priceless creations and arts one could ever see. Many attempted to visit or break in to the archives but failed. The security is so tight with thousands of unseen cameras and security measures guarding the door to the archives.

And now, for the first time in history, the Vatican will unveil only a selected hundred arts off the shelf of the archives. This one time access to see these precious jewels sure will be a chance of a lifetime. According to the press, the one hundred selected treasures are displayed in a museum in Rome. It must have taken a good art collection management to transport and deliver the priceless treasures.

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Now that we are highly improved in technology, we use many kinds of things to make life easier. And everyday, almost thousands of tons of wastes are being disposed. With such problem, we need to use dump trucks.

Dump Trucks contain a hydraulically power controlled cylinder that expands as fluid is injected, resulting in the "dump" trailer lifting from the frame of the vehicle. 

The're so many kinds of dump trucks and also each specializes a unique system. Here are some examples of them:

1. Standard Dump Truck

This kind of dump truck can carry 10 cubic yards of material, which is about 10 short tons for typical materials like gravel and soil.

2. Super Dump Truck

3. Ariculated Dump Truck

Includes a hinge between the cab and the dump box allowing for use in rough terrain. Articulated dump trucks has it's net loading capacity ranging from just below 25 to a little over 40 tons.

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There are times wherein people in this world would just want to stay at home doing what they want, laugh with their family, watching television together, and just be so comfortable rather than going anywhere else.

There's nothing that can ever replace home especially when your family is all there. Our home is our comfort zone where we first learned about things we ought to know about the world outside.

Our home is where we first learned how to be happy about the littlest things in life. To be happy is what we really want. And happiness that we find in our homes and family is like no other.

We all should take good care of our homes with all our loved ones. Remember that the safest place in the world is your home where your heart is.

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I have always been impressed by amazing hotel rooms. There are some hotel rooms that are just so over the top, you can't believe people would rent them even for a night. So I was thinking about a conference I was trying to put together at this place, and then I started to think about having an unlimited budget.

An unlimited business budget would be cool, but even better would be an unlimited budget for personal travel!

I think I would hit these 10 places first. Just work my way around the world staying in amazing hotel rooms.

Pretty cool eh?

I have always been fascinated by extreme wealth, as I think we all are. I found the following video clip of a young guy who is traveling the world, and documenting everything he sees along the way.

This clip is from his stay in Dubai, one of the best places in the world to be super wealthy.

Alright, well now I am inspired, it makes me just want to drop everything you are doing and go explore the world? Oh ya right, I forgot I don't have the money to stay in these opulent places, or quit my job!

Well, it was nice to daydream.

Ok, so I know very little about carpets. I basically know what I like and it's usually pretty simple. I did start thinking though. What if money were no object, like I had hundreds of millions, what kind of carpet could I get? Let's take a look at what I found.

This first video explains how expensive Turkish carpets are, and why they are so expensive!

Over $100,000 For A Carpet? Keep It Clean!

When he explains the reasons why it is so expensive, I kind of get it. It is hilarious though when he says it's actually cheap when all things are considered. Hmm I don't know about that one!

I think if you are in the market for this type of expensive carpet, you really need to look at them more as art, which really they are. In this next video, I wanted to show you the amazing details these carpets possess.

A Closer Look At Kashan Rugs

They truly are beautiful. You have to consider the amount of work that goes into creating these types of carpets. They are all done by hand, from beginning to end.

In this next video, it shows the process from beginning to end in under two minutes. Take a look.

Persian Rugs

Amazing eh? The colours they get are incredible.

Well it's safe to say, I am not going to be in the position anytime soon to afford one of these amazing works of art. I will just have to stick with my regular factory made carpet, which works for me. I may need to get it cleaned again though! Last time I went with these guys, click here for their website.

London Ontario has some good trails for hiking. The website Every Trail has some great ideas for some short hikes for every level. Whether you are retired, or have young kids there are lots of great hiking trails in London that you might like. Here are a few:

Medway Creek Trail 

This is a great trip to take on your lunch hour. It follows along the river, up and down one big cliff (stairs on one side, long incline on the other).
I see snakes, squirrels and a few deer almost every time I am out.

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Valleyrum Walk

This is a great walk around a small neighbourhood in London Ontario. This is a great walk for seniors because it is mostly on sidewalks, and is easy for those who have trouble walking.

Fanshaw Lake

This walk is a little more difficult. A good walk through the woods and around the lake. Has a lot of nature to see and wildlife everywhere. A bit hilly, and be careful of the tree roots.

Sunday Drive

This is a great way to see London if you have a little more trouble walking. Jump in the car and go for a great drive around London. It says it is about 70 miles. Take a look, the pictures are beautiful.

If this look like a good way to spend the day, but you need a little help around the house. London Senior Home Care services are available for a little help or companion care. Enjoy your hike!

If your project management work is as frustrating as it is for the managers in the video above, you may want to reconsider your project management style. Here are five great PM tips from projectsmart.co.uk to get you started:

1. Understand the Purpose of your Project

The answer "so and so told me too", doesn't cut it. Understand why your project is critical to your organisation's mission, so that you can work in the right direction.

2. Maintain a Clear Grasp on Reality

A lot of times, organisations take on major projects that get all stakeholders really excited, but being realistic, or even slightly pessimistic is important. In exciting situations, emotions cloud our judgment and it is harder to have realistic expectations for budget, schedule and scope.

3. Make Sure Roles and Responsibilities are Clearly Defined

This is necessary for the organization of the team, and also for accountability and efficiency.

4. Utilise your Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The work breakdown structure represents the hierarchical view of the project, detailing out the major deliverables to be completed in a chronological and easy to view format. It used for completing estimates on the project schedule and duration but it is a great tool to assist in project cost estimating and the budget process. Just don't go crazy with this, like the managers in the video.

5. Project Management is Not a "Fire Extinguisher"

Project Management is not a "fire extinguisher" for when situations go bad. It is a way to organize projects so that they never get to this state in the first place. Show senior management the effectiveness of this method, and it will guarantee them great results.

These tips are great guiding principles, but there is a lot more you can do. Consider working towards a project management professional (PMP) credential, and using this PMP exam simulator. 

I've always admired clever inventions and innovations. The only problem is that I'm not so good at inventing. It always helps to look at what the pros are doing for inspiration. Here are 10 clever and inspiring inventions that I wish I had invented.

10. Waist band measuring tape and belt

9. Finger platter (for finger food?)

7. Mug with built-in cookie storage 

6. Nightlight + flashlight + doorhandle all in one

5. Stairs used for storage

4. Train with space for cars underneath

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TV's funniest prank show, Just For Laughs Gags, pranks people all over Quebec. They sure know how to frazzle people. Here are 5 hilarious ATM pranks that get people really worked up.

5. Out Of Order ATM Prank

4. Little Man In ATM

3. Photo ATM Prank

2. Broken Smoking ATM

1. Money Shredding ATM Prank

That variety store sure has a lot of ATM malfunctions. Is it bad luck, or did they not get their ATM from a good ATM machine company in Canada? What are your favourite Just For Laughs pranks? Let me know in the comments!

A good storefront can make all the difference in whether your business is attractive to customers. Some of these storefronts look great, and some, not so much. The one thing they all have in common is that they are hilarious and unforgetable.

1. Fender Storefront

This one is original and attractive. If this place were in my city, I would definitely check it out -- whether I liked guitars or not!

2. Happy Dining Ghetto

This one is not as attractive, but maybe thats what makes it special. I bet lots of people would be curious to try the food just from this weird sign.

3. Fart

This one looks like it just wasn't well thought out ... Maybe its some kind of art store and they wanted it to say "F - Art". Who knows what they were thinking when they made the sign.

4.Cracked Glass

Don't worry, the store has not been vandalized, its just a sticker. It does look very cool though, and its a good sign because it would certainly catch my eye if I walked by.

5. Telelephone

Do you ever wonder if the sign making companies should offer free spell checking? This sign mostly looks good, but the BIG typo really doesn't help the business look legitimate. 

Here are some links that show what a successful business needs:

• Successful Storefront Advice from Varsity.ca
• How to Attract Customers from eHow.com
• How to Set Up Payment Processing

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