EuroMillions Result - July 12, 2011 (Video)

The 397th EuroMillions draw took place at 10pm CET (9pm UK time) on Tuesday July 12, 2011 . Check out the winning numbers for the said draw below:

EuroMillions Result - July 12, 2011

17 - 19 - 38 - 42 - 45 | (9) - (10)

 

Update: Here's a recorded video of the said draw:




The jackpot for the draw reached £166million which is the said lottery's cap. This means that it will remain at £166million until a ticket-holder matches all seven numbers. Any additional prize money will be added to the jackpot pool for the next lower prize level containing at least 1 winner.

It has been reported that whoever scoops the £166million jackpot will instantly become the 418th richest person in the United Kingdom. (We are still waiting for the official website to give the details about the winner, if there's any.)

EuroMillions is a pan-European lottery held every Tuesday and Friday night. A standard EuroMillions ticket costs €2.00, £2.00 or CHF3.00 per line played. All prizes, including the jackpot, are paid in lump sum and are tax-free.

Update: The jackpot has been won by a lone bettor! The largest in history. Here's a tally of the number of winners courtesy of the EuroMillions official website:

Prize:	Euro Value (€)	GBP Value (£)	Dollar Value ($)	Winners:
Match 2:	€4.00	TBC	$5.59	3,226,558
Match 2 and 1 Star:	€9.00	TBC	$12.58	1,454,004
Match 1 and 2 Stars:	€14.00	TBC	$19.57	332,005
Match 3:	€12.00	TBC	$16.77	224,075
Match 3 and 1 Star:	€16.00	TBC	$22.36	100,310
Match 2 and 2 Stars:	€27.00	TBC	$37.73	63,155
Match 3 and 2 Stars:	€80.00	TBC	$111.80	4,534
Match 4:	€100.00	TBC	$139.75	5,100
Match 4 and 1 Star:	€227.00	TBC	$317.23	2,247
Match 4 and 2 Stars:	€5,020	TBC	$7,015	116
Match 5:	€77,639	TBC	$108,501	15
Match 5 and 1 Star:	€2,435,077	TBC	$3,403,020	11
Match 5 and 2 Stars:	€185,000,000	TBC	$258,537,500	1

Eguchi Aimi, Japanese pop star, not human!

Eguchi Aimi, the freshest addition to the all-girl Japanese pop group AKB48 has been revealed to be computer-generated and does not live in the real world!

Eguchi Aimi of AKB48

A video on how Eguchi Aimi came to "life" has been released. It appears that Eguchi was nothing more than the outcome of combining the facial features of the AKB48 members using a computer software. Take a look on how this clever publicity stunt was created.



Fans were said to have been disappointed upon learning that Eguchi Aimi of AKB48 is fake.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream - June 23, 2011

Casey Anthony's trial will be once again broadcast live via online streaming by WeshTV. Below will start sending live video feeds from the venue of Anthony's court trial at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9 p.m., Philippine Time).

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 23, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WESH

Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony, in 2008. However, Casey claims that she did not harm her daughter and that she is not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.

Here's a Wikipedia entry of Casey Anthony's Case:

Disappearance

Caylee Anthony was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Orlando, Florida, United States) on July 15, 2008, by her grandmother, Cynthia (Cindy) Anthony. Caylee had lived in her grandparents' home with her mother, Casey Anthony, until June 15, 2008. According to George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee, who was almost 3, with her. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee but Casey stated she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny at theme parks or the beach.

Casey Anthony was first arrested on July 16, 2008, and was charged the following day with giving false statements, neglect of a child, and obstruction of a criminal investigation. The judge denied bail, saying Casey had shown "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child".

Investigation

When Detective Yuri Melich, with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, began investigating Casey Anthony, he found discrepancies in what she had told law enforcement in her signed statement. When questioned, Casey said her child was with a nanny. The nanny, however, was never seen by Casey's parents or her friends, boyfriends, family, or acquaintances.

On August 11, 12, and 13, 2008, tips of a suspicious object found in a forested area near the Anthony residence were called in to police by a utility worker. After another report on December 11, 2008, the remains were found in a plastic bag. On December 12, the remains were tentatively identified as Caylee's.

On August 21, 2008, Casey Anthony was released after one month of incarceration. She was released from the Orange County jail after her $500,200 bond was posted by California bail bondsman Leonard Padilla.

She was arrested again on August 29, 2008, on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission. Leonard Padilla subsequently rescinded the $500,200 in bail due to a lack of cooperation from Casey Anthony.

On December 15, WFTV reported that more bones were found in the wooded area near where the skull was discovered. On December 19, 2008, medical examiner Jan Garavaglia confirmed that the remains found were those of Caylee Anthony. The death was ruled a homicide and cause of death was listed as undetermined

For more of the article please visit WIKIPEDIA.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 21, 2011

Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream from Wesh below will once again start broadcasting at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9:00 p.m., Philippine Time). Basically, nothing happened in yesterday's trial since the judge decided to postpone it today.

By the way, the sound goes off when the trial is on recess. So don't wonder why you will not be hearing anything during that time.

Check out the live feeds for today's trial below:


Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 21, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WESH

Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony, in 2008. However, Casey claims that she did not harm her daughter and that she is not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.

Here's a Wikipedia entry of Casey Anthony's Case:

Disappearance

Caylee Anthony was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Orlando, Florida, United States) on July 15, 2008, by her grandmother, Cynthia (Cindy) Anthony. Caylee had lived in her grandparents' home with her mother, Casey Anthony, until June 15, 2008. According to George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee, who was almost 3, with her. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee but Casey stated she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny at theme parks or the beach.

Casey Anthony was first arrested on July 16, 2008, and was charged the following day with giving false statements, neglect of a child, and obstruction of a criminal investigation. The judge denied bail, saying Casey had shown "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child".

Investigation

When Detective Yuri Melich, with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, began investigating Casey Anthony, he found discrepancies in what she had told law enforcement in her signed statement. When questioned, Casey said her child was with a nanny. The nanny, however, was never seen by Casey's parents or her friends, boyfriends, family, or acquaintances.

On August 11, 12, and 13, 2008, tips of a suspicious object found in a forested area near the Anthony residence were called in to police by a utility worker. After another report on December 11, 2008, the remains were found in a plastic bag. On December 12, the remains were tentatively identified as Caylee's.

On August 21, 2008, Casey Anthony was released after one month of incarceration. She was released from the Orange County jail after her $500,200 bond was posted by California bail bondsman Leonard Padilla.

She was arrested again on August 29, 2008, on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission. Leonard Padilla subsequently rescinded the $500,200 in bail due to a lack of cooperation from Casey Anthony.

On December 15, WFTV reported that more bones were found in the wooded area near where the skull was discovered. On December 19, 2008, medical examiner Jan Garavaglia confirmed that the remains found were those of Caylee Anthony. The death was ruled a homicide and cause of death was listed as undetermined

For more of the article please visit WIKIPEDIA.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream Video - June 20, 2011 (Saturday)

Casey Anthony Trial will once again be broadcast live via real-time streaming video feeds from WESH today, June 20, 2011. The live stream below will start as soon as the trial begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT (9 p.m., Philippine Time). (Update: The court is on recess for the rest of the day. The trial will resume tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. EDT)

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 20, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WESH

Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony, in 2008. However, Casey claims that she did not harm her daughter and that she is not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.

Here's a Wikipedia entry of Casey Anthony's Case:

Disappearance

Caylee Anthony was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Orlando, Florida, United States) on July 15, 2008, by her grandmother, Cynthia (Cindy) Anthony. Caylee had lived in her grandparents' home with her mother, Casey Anthony, until June 15, 2008. According to George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee, who was almost 3, with her. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee but Casey stated she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny at theme parks or the beach.

Casey Anthony was first arrested on July 16, 2008, and was charged the following day with giving false statements, neglect of a child, and obstruction of a criminal investigation. The judge denied bail, saying Casey had shown "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child".

Investigation

When Detective Yuri Melich, with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, began investigating Casey Anthony, he found discrepancies in what she had told law enforcement in her signed statement. When questioned, Casey said her child was with a nanny. The nanny, however, was never seen by Casey's parents or her friends, boyfriends, family, or acquaintances.

On August 11, 12, and 13, 2008, tips of a suspicious object found in a forested area near the Anthony residence were called in to police by a utility worker. After another report on December 11, 2008, the remains were found in a plastic bag. On December 12, the remains were tentatively identified as Caylee's.

On August 21, 2008, Casey Anthony was released after one month of incarceration. She was released from the Orange County jail after her $500,200 bond was posted by California bail bondsman Leonard Padilla.

She was arrested again on August 29, 2008, on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission. Leonard Padilla subsequently rescinded the $500,200 in bail due to a lack of cooperation from Casey Anthony.

On December 15, WFTV reported that more bones were found in the wooded area near where the skull was discovered. On December 19, 2008, medical examiner Jan Garavaglia confirmed that the remains found were those of Caylee Anthony. The death was ruled a homicide and cause of death was listed as undetermined

For more of the article please visit WIKIPEDIA.

World's largest emerald glimmers in Bogota, Colombia

Bogota, Colombia - The largest emerald in the world goes on display for the first time in Colombia where it was mined.

World's biggest emerald displayed in an exhibit in Bogota, Colombia | Photo courtesy of NTN24

The uncut gem weighs around 2.27 kilograms (5 pounds) and has up to 15,000 carats. It was found 12 years ago in the Muzo mines in Boyaca, 75 kilometers (47 miles) north of Colombian capital Bogota.

The precious stone kept in its original form and named after an indigenous god whose tears turned into emeralds, Fura is said to be valued at around 45 million dollars. It is owned by a firm called Coexminas.

According to reports, only up to 15 people at a time are allowed to view Fura, with five guards looking on.

Colombia produces most of the world's emeralds. More than half of the world's emeralds are mined in the South American country. In 2008, Colombia produced 2.7 Mcarats (540 kg) of the said stone.

Puppy roasted alive by a woman in China

If Jerzon Senador was heavily condemned for pegging his puppy on a clothesline, for sure this act by a Chinese woman would make every animal lover become sick. Check out below photos of a woman roasting a live puppy before garnishing it on its platter (Warning: Pictures below might be disturbing, viewer discretion advised.)

A woman in China roasting a puppy alive in a makeshift stove. | Photos courtesy of ChinaSmack

So it appears that "roasted puppy" is a Chinese specialty and eating dog is a socially acceptable practice in parts of southern China. Eating of dog meat in China is said to date back thousands of years ago.

Total Lunar Eclipse Live Streaming on Youtube | June 15/16, 2011

The longest Total Lunar Eclipse since 2000 will be witnessed by the world, today. But due to time differences, today may either mean June 15, 2011 or June 16, 2011 depending on which country you are right now. But where ever you are and whether or not the skies would be clear enough in your area for a perfect view of the eclipse, if you have an internet connection, you don't have to leave home since Youtube is offering a free live streaming video broadcast of the said event.

Check out the Youtube live stream video below which starts broadcasting at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. PDT on June 15, 2011 (2 a.m. - 6 a.m., June 16, 2011, Philippine Time):

June 2011 Total Lunar Eclipse Live Courtesy of Youtube

Meanwhile, a Live stream channel also promised to stream live the event. Check it out the embed below:

Watch live streaming video from swansiliguri at livestream.com

According to reports, it is going to be a rare central total lunar eclipse where the center point of Earth's shadow is on the disk. The last lunar event of this kind occurred on July 16, 2000 and will happen again on July 27, 2018.

Here are quick facts about the June 2011 total lunar eclipse enumerated by bhaskar.com:

1) This will be the longest lunar eclipse since 2000, lasting for about an hour and 41 minutes. The last eclipse to exceed this duration was in July 2000.

2) The Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon for about 100 minutes in phemenomenon known as 'totality'.

3) As the moon moves deeper and deeper into Earth's shadow, the moon will change colours, turning from gray to an orange or deep shade of red.

4) The Moon will occult (hide) behind the star 51 Ophiuchi. The star will reappear after 90 minutes at 01.01 AM on June 16.

5) The magnitude of the one of the relatively rare total lunar eclipse will be 1.70 magnitude.

6) The said Total lunar eclipse will begin at 00:52:30 IST and end at 02:32:42. The partial eclipse will begin at 23:52:56 IST and end at 03:32:15.

Al Qaeda No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri succeeds Osama bin Laden

Al Qaeda has reportedly chosen Ayman al-Zawahri as its new head, succeeding Osama bin Laden who was killed in a U.S. forces raid in Pakistan last month.

Al Qaeda No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahri succeeds Osama bin Laden as new leader | Photo source: Youtube

The announcement of the longtime deputy of Osama bin Laden as the new Al Qaeda leader was posted on a website known to be affiliated with the militant group.

Here are excerpts of said announcement courtesy of the Associated Press:

"Loyalty to the good martyrs and to the legacy of Sheik Osama bin Laden means continuing down the path of Jihad for God's sake and for the triumph of Muslims, the general command of al-Qaida and, after consultation, declares Abu Mohammed, Ayman al-Zawahri, God help him, is now the one leading the group."

"We seek the help of God to preach the true religion, to incite the nation to get ready and fight to fulfill the duty of fighting the infidels who aggress on the land of Islam, led by America and its spoiled child Israel, to fight them with all our might."

Egyptian-born physician and surgeon Ayman al-Zawahri is the founder of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad (EIJ), an organization that opposes the secular Egyptian Government and seeks its overthrow through violent means. In 1998, EIJ reportedly merged with Al Qaeda.

Al-Zawahri is believed to be the "operational brains" behind the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S. The U.S. government is currently offering up to $25 million for information that would lead to al-Zawahri's apprehension.

Born on June 19, 1951, al-Zawahri grew up in an upper-class neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt. He is said to be the son of a prominent physician and grandson of renowned scholars.

Here's a video report of Al-Zawahri's appointment as new Al Qaeda leader from PBS News Hour:

Al-Qaida Officially Shifts Power to Ayman al-Zawahri | Video courtesy of "PBSNewsHour" of Youtube

Handicapped Chihuahua puppies named Echo, Ellie and Gulliver get help from wheels (Video)

Echo, Ellie and Gulliver are six-month old Chihuahua puppies born without front legs. On June 15, they were fitted with wheels to help them get around.

Echo, Ellie, and Gulliver getting fitted for their custom-designed wheeled carts for the first time | Video courtesy of "TheEagleTribune" of Youtube

The 3 pups found shelter in Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Massachusetts, USA after their owner passed away, a few months ago. They now have new owners and are training to walk and run with their new wheels.

According to a report, high demand for Chihuahua puppies, popularized by Hollywood celebrities like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, has led to some questionable breeding practices which resulted to newborn pups with genetic deformities such as having no front legs.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 18, 2011 (Saturday)

The Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream below will start broadcasting at 9:00 AM EDT on June 18, 2011 (Saturday). (Update: The court trial for today is over. The next schedule would be on Monday at 9 a.m.)

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 18, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WESH

Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony, in 2008. However, Casey claims that she did not harm her daughter and that she is not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.

Here's a Wikipedia entry of Casey Anthony's Case:

Disappearance

Caylee Anthony was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Orlando, Florida, United States) on July 15, 2008, by her grandmother, Cynthia (Cindy) Anthony. Caylee had lived in her grandparents' home with her mother, Casey Anthony, until June 15, 2008. According to George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee, who was almost 3, with her. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee but Casey stated she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny at theme parks or the beach.

Casey Anthony was first arrested on July 16, 2008, and was charged the following day with giving false statements, neglect of a child, and obstruction of a criminal investigation. The judge denied bail, saying Casey had shown "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child".

Investigation

When Detective Yuri Melich, with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, began investigating Casey Anthony, he found discrepancies in what she had told law enforcement in her signed statement. When questioned, Casey said her child was with a nanny. The nanny, however, was never seen by Casey's parents or her friends, boyfriends, family, or acquaintances.

On August 11, 12, and 13, 2008, tips of a suspicious object found in a forested area near the Anthony residence were called in to police by a utility worker. After another report on December 11, 2008, the remains were found in a plastic bag. On December 12, the remains were tentatively identified as Caylee's.

On August 21, 2008, Casey Anthony was released after one month of incarceration. She was released from the Orange County jail after her $500,200 bond was posted by California bail bondsman Leonard Padilla.

She was arrested again on August 29, 2008, on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission. Leonard Padilla subsequently rescinded the $500,200 in bail due to a lack of cooperation from Casey Anthony.

On December 15, WFTV reported that more bones were found in the wooded area near where the skull was discovered. On December 19, 2008, medical examiner Jan Garavaglia confirmed that the remains found were those of Caylee Anthony. The death was ruled a homicide and cause of death was listed as undetermined

For more of the article please visit WIKIPEDIA.

Total Lunar Eclipse June 2011 Live Stream Videos

The June 2011 Total Lunar Eclipse has just begun. In additition to Youtube Live and Swansiliguri's live stream videos, we have added Israeli Astronomical Association's below:

Watch live streaming video from cosmosastrolive at livestream.com

June 2011 Total Lunar Eclipse Live Courtesy of Youtube

Watch live streaming video from swansiliguri at livestream.com

According to reports, it is going to be a rare central total lunar eclipse where the center point of Earth's shadow is on the disk. The last lunar event of this kind occurred on July 16, 2000 and will happen again on July 27, 2018.

Here are quick facts about the June 2011 total lunar eclipse enumerated by bhaskar.com:

1) This will be the longest lunar eclipse since 2000, lasting for about an hour and 41 minutes. The last eclipse to exceed this duration was in July 2000.

2) The Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon for about 100 minutes in phemenomenon known as 'totality'.

3) As the moon moves deeper and deeper into Earth's shadow, the moon will change colours, turning from gray to an orange or deep shade of red.

4) The Moon will occult (hide) behind the star 51 Ophiuchi. The star will reappear after 90 minutes at 01.01 AM on June 16.

5) The magnitude of the one of the relatively rare total lunar eclipse will be 1.70 magnitude.

6) The said Total lunar eclipse will begin at 00:52:30 IST and end at 02:32:42. The partial eclipse will begin at 23:52:56 IST and end at 03:32:15.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming Video - June 24, 2011

Casey Anthony Trial Live Stream by WeshTV below will again start sending live video feeds from the venue of Anthony's court trial at around 9:00 a.m. EDT (9 p.m., Philippine Time) on June 14, 2011.

Casey Anthony Trial Live Streaming - June 24, 2011 | Live Stream courtesy of WESH

Casey Anthony was indicted for the murder of her 2 year-old daughter , Caylee Marie Anthony, in 2008. However, Casey claims that she did not harm her daughter and that she is not guilty of any of the charges filed against her.

Here's a Wikipedia entry of Casey Anthony's Case:

Disappearance

Caylee Anthony was reported missing to the Orange County Sheriff's Office (Orlando, Florida, United States) on July 15, 2008, by her grandmother, Cynthia (Cindy) Anthony. Caylee had lived in her grandparents' home with her mother, Casey Anthony, until June 15, 2008. According to George Anthony, Caylee's grandfather, Casey left the family's home on June 16, 2008, taking Caylee, who was almost 3, with her. Cindy asked repeatedly during the month to see Caylee but Casey stated she was too busy with a work assignment in Tampa. At other times, she said Caylee was with a nanny at theme parks or the beach.

Casey Anthony was first arrested on July 16, 2008, and was charged the following day with giving false statements, neglect of a child, and obstruction of a criminal investigation. The judge denied bail, saying Casey had shown "woeful disregard for the welfare of her child".

Investigation

When Detective Yuri Melich, with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, began investigating Casey Anthony, he found discrepancies in what she had told law enforcement in her signed statement. When questioned, Casey said her child was with a nanny. The nanny, however, was never seen by Casey's parents or her friends, boyfriends, family, or acquaintances.

On August 11, 12, and 13, 2008, tips of a suspicious object found in a forested area near the Anthony residence were called in to police by a utility worker. After another report on December 11, 2008, the remains were found in a plastic bag. On December 12, the remains were tentatively identified as Caylee's.

On August 21, 2008, Casey Anthony was released after one month of incarceration. She was released from the Orange County jail after her $500,200 bond was posted by California bail bondsman Leonard Padilla.

She was arrested again on August 29, 2008, on charges of forgery, fraudulent use of personal information, and petty theft for forging $700 worth of checks and using her friend's credit cards without permission. Leonard Padilla subsequently rescinded the $500,200 in bail due to a lack of cooperation from Casey Anthony.

On December 15, WFTV reported that more bones were found in the wooded area near where the skull was discovered. On December 19, 2008, medical examiner Jan Garavaglia confirmed that the remains found were those of Caylee Anthony. The death was ruled a homicide and cause of death was listed as undetermined

For more of the article please visit WIKIPEDIA.

Puyehue Volcano (south of Santiago, Chile) ash causes flights havoc

Puyehue Volcano situated over 500 miles south of Santiago, Chile erupted for the first time in half a century on June 4th. Until today, ash plumes are still coming out from the Puyehue volcano which crossed Chilean boarders, disrupting flight schedules.

Puyehue volcano south of Santiago, Chilean capital, and part of the Puyehue - Cordón Caulle Volcanic Complex releasing huge plume of smoke and ash into the sky. | Photo Credit: Chilean Air Force

In Argentina and Uruguay, hundreds of flights have been canceled as winds blew clouds of ash from the volcano to the East. All flights from Buenos Aires, Argentina and most out of Montevideo, Uruguay were canceled on Thursday, according to an AFP report.

On Saturday, strong winds had carried the ash cloud far enough that Qantas and other airlines had been forced to cancel flights from Australia to New Zealand, as well as flights from the Australian mainland to Tasmania. On Sunday, Qantas and Virgin Australia had also cancelled flights to Melbourne.

Meanwhile, for the photos and videos of the Puyehue eruption, please head HERE.

Puyehue volcano located 870 km south of Santiago, Chile erupts (Video)

Puyehue volcano located 870 km south of Santiago, Chile and part of the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle Volcanic Complex, erupted for the first time in five decades on June 4, 2011.

Volcanic lightning strikes over the Puyehue volcano, 870 km south of the capital city Santiago in Chile on Monday June 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Francisco Negroni, AgenciaUno)

The eruption prompted evacuations for 3,500 people and cancellation of flights as it sent a cloud of ash that reached the city of Bariloche, in Argentina, where the local airport was closed. There were no reports of injuries.

An alert had been declared by the National Emergencies' Office in nearby zones around the volcano after a flurry of earthquakes earlier on Saturday. Reports say that over a period of six hours, the number of temblors reached an average of 230 per hour - the largest occurred at 8:36 a.m. (local time) on June 4th with a magnitude 4.4.

Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service also reported a column of gas 10 kilometers high and five kilometers wide rose from Puyehue-Cordon Caulle complex, hours after warning of strong seismic activity in the area.

The last eruption of Puyehue volcano said to have occurred in 1960 following a massive 9.5 earthquake.

Meanwhile here's a video of the lightning inside Puyehue volcano as it erupts (courtesy of "RussiaToday" of Youtube):

Puyehue volcano south of Santiago, Chile erupts | Photos and Videos

Puyehue volcano situated 870 kilometers south of Santiago, Chile erupted for the first time in 50 years on Saturday.

Puyehue volcano south of Santiago and part of the Puyehue - Cordón Caulle Volcanic Complex releasing huge plume of smoke and ash into the sky. | Photo Credit: Chilean Air Force

More than 3,500 people were evacuated and flights were canceled as the Puyehue volcano sent a cloud of ash that reached the city of Bariloche, in Argentina, where the local airport was closed.

Volcanic lightning strikes over the Puyehue volcano, on June 5, 2011 | Photo Credits: Reuters, Ivan Alvarado

The National Emergencies' Office had issued alert in nearby zones around the volcano after a flurry of earthquakes earlier on Saturday - at one point, the number of temblors reached an average of 230 per hour with the largest occurring at 8:36 a.m. (local time) on June 4th with a magnitude 4.4.

A cloud of ash from Puyehue volcano rises into the sky above Osorno in southern Chile, on June 5, 2011. | Photo Credits: Claudio Santana, Getty Images/AFP

Chile’s National Geology and Mining Service also reported a column of gas 10 kilometers high and five kilometers wide rose from Puyehue-Cordon Caulle complex, hours after warning of strong seismic activity in the area.

The last eruption of Puyehue volcano said to have occurred in 1960 following a massive 9.5 earthquake.

Meanwhile here's a collection of videos of the Puyehue volcano eruption:

Area 51 photo showing workers attend to titanium A-12 spy-plane prototype before its Utah crash surfaces

An Area 51 photo showing workers attend to titanium A-12 spy-plane prototype before the futuristic-looking jet undergoes radar testing inside the clandestine military base has surfaced online. The never-before-seen photo, along with other declassified 1963 Ken Collins Utah A-12 plane crash pictures were posted on National Geographic, recently.

Workers attend to titanium A-12 spy-plane prototype before radar testing | Photo source: National Geographic

"Area 51 was created so that U.S. Cold Warriors with the highest security clearances could pursue cutting-edge aeronautical projects away from prying eyes," National Geographic said. "During the 1950s and '60s Area 51's top-secret OXCART program developed the A-12."

The A-12 aircraft said to be almost undetectable to radar. It is super fast at a speed of 2,200 miles an hour (3,540 kilometers an hour)— that's traveling the continental US in 1 hour and 10 minutes. It's camera could also capture 12-inch-long objects from 90,000 feet (27,400 meters).

Made by Lockheed Corporation, this U-2 spy plane successor was produced from 1962 through 1964, and was in operation from 1963 until 1968. The final A-12 mission was flown in May 1968, and the program and aircraft retired in June of that year due to budget constraints.

Logar family names adopted wild brown bear cub Medo (Photos)

The Logar family from Podvrh village in central Slovenia named the male brown bear cub they adopted Medo (Slovenian for "bear").

Medo wandered into the backyard of the Logar Family about four weeks ago. The fourteen-week old wild baby brown bear (Ursus arctos) is thought to have been abandoned by its mother.

The Logars who have bonded with Medo then adopted the animal.

Just recently, the Logar Family wanted to prepare a fenced enclosure where Medo could live. However, veterinary authorities urged them to place the cub into a shelter for wild animals, instead. Officials fear that the bear cub could go dangerous.

According to reports, there is an ongoing battle between the Logar Family and the Slovenian animal experts over Medo's custody.

Check out some pictures of Medo below courtesy of Reuters:

Matevz Logar plays with Medo in Podvrh village, central Slovenia.

Medo playing with the Logar family dog.

Matevz Logar watches as Medo climbs on a car.

Medo playing inside the Logar family's garage

Stephane Vetter captured the best night-sky photo in the world

Stephane Vetter was proclaimed the top-prize winner in the "Beauty of the Night Sky" category at the recent 2011 Earth and Sky Photo Contest organized by astronomy-education project The World at Night (TWAN).

"A Starry Night of Iceland", Stephane Vetter's winning entry in TWAN's Earth and Sky Photo Contest 2011 | Photo: Stephane Vetter, TWAN

Vetter's winning photo he named "A Starry Night of Iceland" shows two green auroral rings as they are being reflected by the Jökulsárlón lake, the largest glacial lake in Iceland. The stunning picture also displays the Milky Way above arctic landscape of Iceland.

The 2011 Earth and Sky Photo Contest is the second international photo contest conducted by the TWAN. About 240 entries were submitted this year, coming from 30 countries around the world. The 10 winners were proclaimed in May, 2011.

Gryfino, Poland's 'Crooked Forest' (Photos)

Gryfino, Poland - An unusual pine forest in Gryfino called "Crooked Forest" looks like it came right out of a Hans Christian Andersen story since around four hundred trees have been formed with a 90° horizontal bend in its trunk before rising vertically again.

Mysterious curved trees in Crooked Forest in Gryfino, Poland

The 80 year-old trees were believed to have been planted by the German Service Specials carpenters who used the curved wood for furniture making. However, lumberjacks of Gryfino forest disagreed and said that the forest is a freak of nature, as the trunks of trees are not suitable for furniture production.