Tag: Skyscaper

Burj Khalifa Opens; The Worlds Tallest Building

  The Burj Khalifa, formerly the Burj Dubai is now open.  Soaring into the skies at 2,717 feet or 828 meters, the newly named Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world.  The name was changed at the last minute in honor of the president of Abu Dhabi, Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan for their 10 billion dollar bailout of the near-bankrupt Dubai.  The internal space occupies 6 million square feet with 54 elevators that are capable of 40mph each.  At the top you can see out as far as 60 miles in any given direction.  The closest building in height is Tape

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Apple Purchases Lala, Subscription Please?

  This move is significant for Apple, purchase a small fairly successful company that offers a unique approach to music.  If you are new to Lala it is worth leaving this post and heading over immediately to check out. You can purchase songs for 10 cents to listen online or for a reasonable price to buy, usually cheaper than iTunes.  The one thing that makes this service very different is the client that scans your PC or Mac and then allows you to listen to what you already own, imagine that.  

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