The American Lung Association, in its report State Of The Air 2010, finds seven California metropolitan areas with air quality bad enough that they make it on the list of the Top 10 Dirtiest Cities in America. The 20 million people in these cities are at higher risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis.

If you’re a lover of the latest gadgets, but appreciate all things retro, then the V-Luxe iPad Stand is for you. This iPad stand was designed by Paula Anne Patterson and takes inspiration from the wood-grained black and white televisions that were popular in the 1950s.

From odd sculptures to strange statues, cities love to erect unusual structures to show some local color. Here are a handful of our favorites from around the country.

 The Infinity Piece by Levi Maestro is Beautifully Inspirational

London artist Ben Wilson has undertaken a project like no other: painting gum that has been spit out all over the streets of his beloved city. These mini canvases have proven to be quite good as well.

Considering that littered gum does end up creating a trashy sort of mosaic on sidewalks and footpaths all around the world (excluding Singapore, of course), Ben Wilson has stepped up their artistic potential. Check out the gallery above for his amazing works.

 From Mass Effect 2 to Red Dead Redemption to Halo: Reach, it's been another banner year for hit games. Unfortunately, for every video game blockbuster, there's a straight up bust. Whether due to bad reviews, bad timing or just plain bad luck, the following high-profile titles failed to live up to the hype.

Bigger, better and more bling is definitely a nOir Jewelry trademark. Accessories designer Leeora Catalan founded this company 14 years ago and recently dedicated a line to Disney-inspired characters. Its not necessarily a direct reflection to Ariel from ‘The Little Mermaid,’ however, it is a more abstract dedication with mythical pegasus and hippo rings.
nOir Jewelry has become a famous trend with celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Madonna and Gwen Stefani to name a few.

 Strange Cosmetology in the World

While our gal pals will almost always give their stamp of approval to fashion-forward outfits, it turns out that some trendy pieces just freak guys out. Here, a few of our guy buddies recall the date outfits that confused them and surprised them—and a few that made them run for the hills.

Stripper heels and micro-shorts

10 Reasons Why Zombies Are Good for TV
Two new TV shows, 'The Walking Dead' and 'Dead Set,' prove why the zombie craze is far from dead

Zombies are taking a bite out of television just in time for Halloween.

 Secret weapon used by Japanese ninja

Nothing is more beautiful than a big, pregnant belly. Readers had some fun while they waited, and emailed hundreds of beautiful painted bumps. Here are our 25 favorites, including the winning masterpiece!

Fish Bowl Belly

The 80 Port USB Charger Board Lets You Host Charging Parties

Although it’s easy to run out of USB ports to charge your devices with, I can’t imagine that you’ll ever need to use the 80 Port USB Charger Board in its entirety.
Brought to you by Thanko, the 80 Port USB Charger Board will allow you to have those charging parties you have always wanted to host. All jokes aside, this Japanese device could be incredibly useful within office spaces. Sold for about $182, I think this piece is definitely a good investment for techies.

Chen Laikang, who is 101 years old, poses for photos in a suit of wedding dress in Tianjin, north China, Oct. 13, 2010. Chen realized her dream of taking pictures in wedding dress as the Double Ninth Festival draws on. The festival is also known as "Chongyang Festival" or "Old Veneration Festival", a Chinese traditional occasion to pay respect to the aged.

 The Bloody World of Wild Africa

Amazing Sculptures from the Pumpkins

Thanks to the Google Maps service, we can look at interesting things that happen on the streets of Brazil. Drug addicts, drunks, prostitutes and thieves. A typical day in Brazil

Karen O’Leary is famous for creating hand cut paper maps of popular cities.

Careful elimination of unnecessary parts results in a beautiful artwork with the sharp contrast between the solid and void.

Paris Fashion Week revealed plus-size models on its runways, including Beth Ditto for designers like Jean Paul Gaultier. The singer is a size 26 and has also been featured on the cover of Love Magazine.

Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2011 line saw Beth Ditto strutting down the catwalk as a representative for all full-figured fashion fanatics, clearly marking a growing trend for physical diversity in runway models.