After a costly, painstaking and potentially perilous operation to raise the battered hull of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, engineers succeeded in righting the ship, removing it from the reefs where it ran aground.
After a costly, painstaking and potentially perilous operation to raise the battered hull of the cruise ship Costa Concordia, engineers succeeded in righting the ship, removing it from the reefs where it ran aground.
The MOSE Project, designed to protect Venice from floods, consists of a series of gates raised and lowered by caissons, isolating the lagoon from the sea and stopping the tidal flow.
Standing at just 17.5 inches tall, it is amazing to witness such a tiny, loving creature accomplish such great works. Thumbelina is a blessing. We hope that she will raise millions of dollars for sick and needy children.
Standing at just 17.5 inches tall, it is amazing to witness such a tiny, loving creature accomplish such great works. Thumbelina is a blessing. We hope that she will raise millions of dollars for sick and needy children.
Standing at just 17.5 inches tall, it is amazing to witness such a tiny, loving creature accomplish such great works. Thumbelina is a blessing. We hope that she will raise millions of dollars for sick and needy children.
"Veronica Mars" fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series. A crowdfunding campaign on the Kickstarter website to raise $2 million for the project hit its goal in less than a day.
"Veronica Mars" fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series. A crowdfunding campaign on the Kickstarter website to raise $2 million for the project hit its goal in less than a day.
"Veronica Mars" fans just bought themselves a big-screen version of the cult favorite TV series. A crowdfunding campaign on the Kickstarter website to raise $2 million for the project hit its goal in less than a day.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands accused of dipping into state coffers for an ice cream budget of $2,700 a year. News of the prime minister’s weakness for artisanal ice cream raised a national outcry.
Waves of protesters clashed with police and set fires across France as anger intensified against government plans to raise the age for retirement benefits.
Waves of protesters clashed with police and set fires across France as anger intensified against government plans to raise the age for retirement benefits.
A handful of entrepreneurs have raised millions of dollars by pitching the concept of products they have yet to make. But financial backers have no clear way of getting a refund if young businesses fail to deliver.
A handful of entrepreneurs have raised millions of dollars by pitching the concept of products they have yet to make. But financial backers have no clear way of getting a refund if young businesses fail to deliver.
A handful of entrepreneurs have raised millions of dollars by pitching the concept of products they have yet to make. But financial backers have no clear way of getting a refund if young businesses fail to deliver.
A handful of entrepreneurs have raised millions of dollars by pitching the concept of products they have yet to make. But financial backers have no clear way of getting a refund if young businesses fail to deliver.
Thousands of artists leverage Facebook and Twitter to raise money for creative projects. But crowdfunding isn't just for hipsters anymore; it's moving into all kinds of other spheres, like research and personal causes.
Thousands of artists leverage Facebook and Twitter to raise money for creative projects. But crowdfunding isn't just for hipsters anymore; it's moving into all kinds of other spheres, like research and personal causes.
Thousands of artists leverage Facebook and Twitter to raise money for creative projects. But crowdfunding isn't just for hipsters anymore; it's moving into all kinds of other spheres, like research and personal causes.
Thousands of artists leverage Facebook and Twitter to raise money for creative projects. But crowdfunding isn't just for hipsters anymore; it's moving into all kinds of other spheres, like research and personal causes.
“Life is not an easy matter... unless, you have before you a great idea which raises you above personal misery, above weakness, above all kinds of perfidy and baseness.”
"I'll take from what my mother did, which was way hippie and bring some things that I know from watching my friends raise their kids. An amalgamation of sorts," Applegate said.
President Obama implored Republicans for "shared sacrifice" to raise the debt limit, but the intransigent party rejected the notion, calling "shared sacrifice" a euphemism for tax hikes.
In order to attract a female’s attention the Baltimore Oriole raises itself to full height, ruffles its feathers, bows, and turns around. The Oriole then launches into a seductive song.