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How to Choose The Best of Hosting For Your Site

2012-01-31T21:06:00.000-08:00

As customers adopt more service based computing resources like cloud hosting, it’s only logical that they will also now ask more of their hosting provider to ensure they are getting the correct solution.

So we thought hey, let’s produce an infographic to take customers through a simple decision making process on a route to the solution that’s right for them.

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Infographic by Rackspace Hosting

Ghostly Shipping

2011-03-04T16:30:00.000-08:00

Yeah, we know it isn’t October, but who doesn’t like a good ghostly story? This top ten features some of the greatest ships that sunk or had a horrible history to them. Enjoy those shivers.
Mary Celeste

This shit was a brigantine merchant ship that was famous for being discovered on Dec. 4th, 1872, unmanned, abandoned, and despite the weather it was fine. Noone knows what happened to the crew on board although some say it was aliens, the Bermuda Triangle, sea monsters, and other wild hypotheses.
Flying Dutchman

A ship that can never make port and is doomed to sail the oceans for eternity. There were supposed sightings in the 19th an 20th century about a ship that was glowing with an unearthly light. It is rumored that if it hailed by another ship that the crew will try to send messages to those long dead. If you see the ship at sea it an omen of doom.
Queen Mary

She is also known as the Grey Ghost, for her troop ship movement during World War Two. There are hundreds of stories about her being haunted. One involves the engine room where it is said a ghost of a crewmember that was crushed to death by a watertight door lives. Another is a child that cries in a paly area. An infant died on the Queen Mary a very long time ago. You can visit the ghostly ship in Long Beach, it is retired now and a tourist attraction.
The Baychimo

This ship is a true mystery. It was a steel ship that weighed in at 1,322 tons and as it steamed along it got stuck in an ice pack in October, 1931. The ships crew waited out a blizzard in a wood shack and when the blizzard was over the ship was gone. They assumed it had sunk, but it was seen 45 miles away and for the next 38 years it shows up randomly floating alone and crewless.
SS. Valencia Lifeboat

In this odd but true ghostly tale the S.S. Valencia was wrecked off the southwest coast of Vancouver Island in 1906. What is odd is that 27 years after she sunk her lifeboat was found in good condition. There are also random sightings of the ship itself throughout the area.
The Octavius

Was an English trading ship that was returning from China, she was found drifting off the coast of Greenland. Her captain hooping for a faster way home decided to forgo the normal trip around the horn and took the first trip through the Northwest Passage. The bodies of her crew were found frozen as well as the Captain. He was actually found writing in his log frozen to death.
Lady Lovibond

The story of a sad love and what happened. The ship was carrying Capatin Simon Peel and his new wife. They were said to be in love, but Simon had a friend that also loved his newly wedded wife, and steered the ship into the Goodwind Sands where the boat was damaged badly. All the passengers died, but the ship is said to be wandering the sea for the past 50 years.
The Caleuche

Ship shows up near the island of Chiloe, and the legend is that anyone that drowns in the waters of the ocean rides the ghostly ship. The ship is said to have voices of the passengers laughing along with party music.
Eliza Battle

This is the greatest maritime disaster in the Tombigbee River history. Twenty six people died out of 55 to 60 and now the Eliza Battle has entered as a ghost ship. It is said to be seen burning as it steams down the Nanafalia river.
Titanic

She isn’t a ghostly story yet, but her disaster is long lived and well known. I have no doubts that at some point someone will see her steaming along the ocean her passengers looking for a more substantial resting place.

Amazing Winter Photography

2011-03-04T08:25:00.000-08:00

An amazing magical shots of the earth during winter days and the snow filled scenes.

Upscale Home Was Once A Cement Factory

2011-03-03T10:41:00.000-08:00

This trendy home was once a cement factory. The abandoned cement factory was discovered in 1973 and converted to this upscale home by architect Ricardo Bofill. The renovation took two years. The home contains various plants including cypresses, olive trees, palms, and eucalyptus. It serves as Bofillo’s apartment, exhibition space, model laboratory, archives, and architectural office. His renovation included exposing previously concealed structures, cleaning cement and demolishing some structures.

Hot Or Not Bodybuilder Babes

2011-03-02T08:12:00.000-08:00

little muscle never hurt anyone so if you like your women muscular, you’ll be in heaven as you browse through these female bodybuilders’ pictures.

Star Wars Winter Edition

2011-03-01T12:51:00.000-08:00

Ok guys this has to be the greatest Lego Star Wars Winter Edition ever!

Foods That Resemble The Body Parts They Benefit

2011-03-01T12:37:00.000-08:00

Turns out your mom was right, you really are what you eat. If you don’t believe that, check out these side by side comparisons of foods that look just like the body parts they are good for.

Carrot: Eye

Walnut: Brain

Celery: Bone

Avocados: Uterus

Clams: Testicles

Grapefruit: Breast

Tomato: Heart

Red Wine: Blood

Ginger: Stomach

Sweet Potatoes: Pancreas

What Junk Food Does To Hot Babes

2011-02-28T22:16:00.000-08:00

Change is inevitable but these pictures showcase change at its most extreme. A quick scroll through will leave you asking what happened and why these former beauties let themselves go so bad.

The Transporter

2011-02-28T22:07:00.000-08:00

You’ll never look at bailed hay the same way again after checking these pictures out.

Black Widow Steampunk Chopper Extreme Custom Motorcycle Mod

2011-02-25T08:15:00.000-08:00

It's not real, but anyone looking at these images would wish it to be so.

When Art Meets Cartoons

2011-02-25T08:06:00.000-08:00

Cartoons characters are often tangled up in messy situations but what happens when you mix them with classic paintings.

Most Bizarre Body Modifications

2011-02-25T07:30:00.000-08:00

A craze that has seemed to take off around the world.

Odd Ice Balls

2011-02-25T07:24:00.000-08:00

These are ice balls that have formed along the shore and in Lake Michigan. The creation of these ice balls was probably caused by the temperature being just below freezing, the motion of the waves, and the wind.

Muammar Al-Gaddafi The Fashionista And His Angels

2011-02-24T11:23:00.000-08:00

Since 1969, Colonel Gaddafi has had a firm grip on the leadership throne in Libya. He is one of the longest serving rulers in history although he is more famous for his flamboyant and unusual sense of style that makes him stand out like a sore thumb in a room full of politicians in suits. Don't forget to scroll down to see his female bodyguards.

Hot NBA Cheerleaders

2011-02-24T08:40:00.000-08:00

The Hottest Cheerleader on every NBA Team.

Weirdest Sandwiches Round Up

2011-02-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

From disgusting to a special Rubik's cube sandwich for nerds, meet some of the weirdest snacks.

Homemade Roller Coaster

2011-02-22T18:37:00.000-08:00

Make sure your backyard has plenty of room for a roller coaster.

New Face For Army Hero

2011-02-22T18:27:00.000-08:00

Ten years ago Army Private Mitch Hunter performed a heroic act with bitter sweet results. He saved a woman’s life during a car accident by pushing a live wire off the woman. Sadly, the ending wasn’t a happy one for him. Hunter was left severely disfigured and the formerly handsome young man now lives with a severely scarred face, a prosthetic nose and leg. Hunter’s story is about to be re-written and the brave soldier just might get his happy ending after all. He has received approval for a face transplant by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

The Poverty Line In China

2011-02-22T17:22:00.000-08:00

Could you survive on 49 cents a day? If you lived in China and earned 49 cents per day, you’d have no alternative but to stretch those cents as far as they could go. Photographer Stefen Chow started a project called “The Poverty Line – China” which shows what the Chinese living below the poverty line can afford with the daily wage. One picture - one day.

Lady Gaga Is A Copy Paste

2011-02-22T16:26:00.000-08:00

You think that Gaga is original or at least she’s trying to be with all her different, crazy and outrageous outfits? After seeing these pictures, you may reconsider your opinion. She is a real copy paste actually…

Dandies From Congo

2011-02-21T08:49:00.000-08:00

Congolese capital Brazzaville has a subculture known as Sapeurs. This is a society of elegant people. Men of all ages dress up in designer clothes to look like French colonialists from the 50’s and 60’s even if they really can’t afford stylish outfit. A lot of people in Congo are starving and even get into debt in order to create their wardrobe. The fashion of Congolese dandies hasn’t changed in the last 50 years. Andre Grenard Matsoua is still the “God” of the SAPE movement. He became the first Congolese who returned from Paris in 1922 dressed like a French "Monsieur". His portraits can be found in many apartments throughout the cities of the Congo.

39 Wives 94 Children and 33 Grandchildren

2011-02-21T08:45:00.000-08:00

Ziona Chana from Baktawang, Mizoram, India, has 39 wives, 94 children, 14-daughters-in-law and 33 grandchildren. They all live in a 100-room-mansion. His wives take it in turns to share his bed and it takes 30 whole chickens to make a dinner.

Famous Rappers When They Were Kids

2011-02-21T08:41:00.000-08:00

These are photos of famous rappers when they were just kids and the way they look today. Although, they have changed somewhat, you can still tell who they are. The biggest change is in their bank accounts.

Celebrity Couples That Seem To Be In Harmony

2011-02-21T08:26:00.000-08:00

Here are some celebrity couples that seem to be in love and harmony. No splits or breakups for these… for now.

Body Of Art

2011-02-21T07:58:00.000-08:00

Throw out all those tattoo stereotypes you have in mind because photographer Caitlin Margaret Kelly brings you a series of portraits that will tug your heart strings to the core. The common denominator here is all these people have tattoos and piercings and they were all part of the 6th Annual Tattoo Show in Buenos Aires. Which one of these pictures is your favorite?

Funny Bloopers Of Stupid People 2010

2011-02-18T20:54:00.000-08:00

The Ultimate WTF Pics Roundup

2011-02-18T07:44:00.000-08:00

It takes a lot to shock people, but there are still some rare humans with special abilities and cameras who are capable of doing it.

Five Dollar Chinese Pillow

2011-02-18T07:40:00.000-08:00

You get what you pay for and if all you’re willing to shell out for a pillow is five bucks, don’t be surprised at what you get.

Beautiful Pictures Of Celebrities

2011-02-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

These are celebrity photos that were taken by photographer Anthony Mandler. They are absolutely beautiful, befitting of the beautiful people. Not only are these celebrities rich, they look really great in these pics.

Teeny Tiny Swiss Revolver

2011-02-18T07:10:00.001-08:00

This is the world’s smallest gun. It shoots the smallest rim fire ammunition in the world, 2.34mm caliber bullets. It has a length of 2.15 inches (5.5 cm) and is a double action revolver.

Weird Street Food From Around The Globe

2011-02-17T10:03:00.000-08:00

If we are what we eat, then these folks are strange, slimy, gross and delicious. They devour delicacies ranging from chicken feet to pig snout and everything in between without blinking an eye. Proceed only if you’ve got a strong stomach and pray do tell, which of these strange street foods would be courageous enough to try?

China

Strawberries and bananas covered in sugar.

Chicken feet.

Roasted duck heads.

Pig snout on a stick.

Egg/meat pancakes.

Bugs on a stick.

Soup dumplings.

Fried tofu.

Starfish on a stick.

Lizard on a stick.

Misc. bugs on sticks.

Cantaloupe.

Cucumber whales.

Aloo kabab.

Orange juice.

Gulab jaman.

Pukoray

Spaghetti.

Jalaybe

Chile

Waffle dog.

Argentina

Grilled bread.

Dulce de leche filled baked goods.

Nepal

Gollguppay

Fish.

Ice cream.

Yam cake.

Beirut

Bread.

Turkey

Fried clams on a stick.

Wet hamburger.

Roasted corn and chestnuts.

Cucumbers.

Tea.

Pretzels.

Fried spaghetti.

Fish waffles with bean paste filling.

Fermented rice sausage.

Cambodia

Tarantulas.

Chicken.

Eggs.

Steamed dragonfruit buns.

Misc. meat.

Grilled banana.

Bagette.

Waffles.

Morroco

Snails.

Fried beetle pupa.

Grilled chicken gizzards.

Meat on a stick.

Squid on a stick.

Bugs on a stick.

Rat on a stick.

Things That The Sea Gobbled Up

2011-02-17T08:54:00.000-08:00

These are shipwrecks from around the world. Even in their current condition, lying on the floor of the sea, they are still amazing in all of their splendor. It is difficult to tell what these incredible ships must have been like when they were still afloat.

The Reason It's Raining Sometimes

2011-02-17T08:51:00.001-08:00

It is not only a part of the water cycle, it is something more…

Dog Rescue Operation

2011-02-16T08:33:00.000-08:00

How did it get up there?

Audi Carbon Ski Concept

2011-02-16T08:28:00.000-08:00

Audi and the German ski association have created a "perfect ski". It designed to optimize maneuverability and speed.

Underwater Wedding

2011-02-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

I thought I had seen it all. ... just had to share with everyone – an underwater wedding.

Poker Anyone?

2011-02-16T08:17:00.000-08:00

Here are some instructions on how to build a great poker table. All you need is some wood for a table top, some legs, some felt, chips and cards and with these instructions you’ll be playing poker with your buddies in no time.

Voices Behind The Animated Characters

2011-02-16T07:54:00.000-08:00

By now you know which one of your favorite actors and actresses voiced what characters in animated movies but have you ever noticed the uncanny resemblance between the actors and their cartoon characters? The physical resemblances between the real actors and the cartoons they dub is unbelievable and a bit freaky.

A Daredevil Fisherman

2011-02-16T07:50:00.000-08:00

Is it possible to catch anything staying on the edge of 150 feet peak near Downpatrick Head in County Mayo, Northern Ireland with the wind gusts of 70 miles per hour? How do you think?

Oh, yes, everything is possible. And this fisherman could have bagged twice more fish if his line didn’t stick on the rockface below.

Still, after spending approximately 90 minutes inches from the edge of the cliff, the man managed to catch only 5 little mackerel.

Hilarious Knock-off Fails

2011-02-15T09:02:00.000-08:00

From fake butter to Dolce & Banana, meet 20 of the funniest copycats.