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Paintings have been a way for humanity to express themselves creatively for thousands of years. There is so much love for these artwork that many of them have become priceless, and can be worth millions of dollars. But not every stroke of the brush results in a masterpiece, and more often than not these forgotten gems find their way into the dark depths of the local Thrift stores.
Well as early as 2010 artists have been discovering the thrift store paintings and 'repurposing' them with pop culture references. A few of the notable names are David Irvine who sells a lot of his work online, Jason Jones who has been doing thrift store art since 2011 and Dave Pollot who started out as a software engineer turned full time 'Re-Painting' artist.
The appeal of this type of painting is not just the reference to nostalgic characters, but the skill in matching the original art. Plus there is no eraser that can undo mistakes, so it's essential to get the integration done correctly the first time. So without further ado, here are some of our favorite thrift store are for all to enjoy!
Ritz crackers has been the staple of party foods for 80 years, and throughout it's history people have found creative ways to utilize them. Because of their subtle yet buttery flavor, it made them the perfect canvas for literally everything. Traditional recipes such as the mock apple pie, have been a favorite Ritz cracker dish for many years. And although there are many amazing uses for these crackers it seems that nothing caught our attention quite as much as the Bacon Wrapped Ritz Cheeseburger.
-½ lb of ground beef
-24 Ritz Crackers
-2 american cheese slices cut into 6 pieces each
-12 fully cooked bacon slices
-12 dill pickle chips
-1 Tbsp Ketchup
Sculpting food is an activity that most people tend to appreciate, and surprisingly it's not extremely difficult. A recent video tutorial that we came upon goes through the steps of transforming sushi into very realistic Koi Fishes. The video originated from a Youtube channel titled Jun's Kitchen, Jun is the man in the video.
Rice Cooker
Sauce Pan
Butcher Board
Strip of wax paper
Paring Knife
Chef's Knife
Nikiri Knife
Mixing Bowl
Cherry Radish
Spicy Cod Roe
Vinegar 15g
Salt 5g
Brown Sugar 10g
Calrose Rice
1. Cook Rice
2. Boil Water
3. Remove the head and devein the shrimp
4. Insert Toothpick into the back of the shrimp
5. Boil the shrimp in the sauce pan for a minute
6. Use a chef's knife to slice the shrimp at its midpoint so it can be laid flat
7. Cut out a star like pattern in the radish and small slits cut around the side using a paring knife
8. Slice thin strips from the squid using a Nikiri knife
9. Crisscross cut the surface of the squid to give a scale texture
10. Use Chef's Knife to cut the cucumber ⅔ of the way through vertically and one slice horizontally, then slice it into three parts.
11. Slice cucumber fins for the fish
12. Cut the cod roe and scoop out the eggs with a spoon
13. Make the sushi vinegar by adding vinegar, salt and brown sugar into a mixing bowl
14. Heat the mixture in a frying pan until the sugar melts, then add it back into the mixing bowl
15. Mix the sauce into the rice
16. Shape the rice then add cod roe and slices of seaweed on top of the rice
17. Use the slices of squid to shape the fin, body. Use the seaweed to form the eyes
18. Repeat the steps with the shrimp, then garnish your creation with the radish and cucumbers.
Jun and his American wife Rachel, are a video blogging couple who are based in Japan. Jun's kitchen is their cooking show which frequently features their lovable orange house cat. For more great recipes, please check out his Youtube channel and you can also go to their blog.
It's common knowledge that Asian women, on average, have really good complexion and that's not just because of genetics. The beauty products they use and the daily regimen they follow is a large part of their flawless appearance. In Korea, there is anecdotal evidence that girls are trained at a very early age on their skincare routine. In fact, South Korea has the highest rate of cosmetic surgery in the world which means that beauty is deeply embedded into the culture. Caring for their appearance is considered the ultimate investment that is worth both time and money.
The famed '10-Step Korean Skincare Routine' is the terminology being talked about around the world. To sum up the steps it really comes down to cleansing, exfoliating, and applying a lot of moisturizer. The common philosophy for this is that it takes 30 minutes to apply makeup so it should take another 30 minutes to properly remove it.
So without further ado, let's review these 10 steps accompanied by the recommended products to use that is budget conscious.
Step 1: The Double Cleanse
Use a nutrient rich towelette to remove the makeup. Then wash your face with a oil based cleanser to extract sebum and bacteria from your skin.
Herb Day Cleansing Tissue - $5
DHC Deep Cleansing Oil - $5.50
Step 2: Yet Another Cleanse
Use a water based cleanser to rinse away the rest of the oil.
Nivea Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Water - $5.60
Step 3: Exfoliate
Exfoliating your skin to strip away dead skin cells, but only target the areas with visible pores such as your T-Zone. This only needs to be applied twice a month.
Skin Food Black Sugar Mask - $6.95
Step 4: Tone it Up
Do not get the Western Toners as they are chock full of harmful chemicals, instead get a Korean brand that will remove any residue while restoring the pH Balance.
Floria Nutra-Energy Toner - $16.79
Step 5: Essence
Controversially the most important step is to apply essence that will speed up cell renewal and nourish the skin. Although there are those that claim that it's just an elaborate marketing ploy.
Missha Time Revolution Essence Mist - $35.00
Step 6: Ampoules
A skin booster that is supposed to be an anti-aging agent that helps to brighten the skin. As with exfoliation, this only needs to be applied once a week at the most.
Missha Time Revolution Night Repair Ampoule - $44.00
Step 7: Mask
Twice a week put on those sheet masks that will force your skin to absorb all those beautiful nutrients such as Vitamin E and Collagen. It's a great way to add moisture back into your skin.
Real Nature Avocado Mask - $2.00
Step 8: Eye Cream
Tap on some eye cream to prevent wrinkles, puffiness and dark circles
Innisfree Eco Science Eye Cream - $22.99
Step 9: Moisturize
Although the Mask is supposed to add moisture back into your skin, that is only twice a week. You need to apply a daily moisturizer to keep your skin feeling fresh.
Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer - $13.39
Step 10: Night Cream
The icing on the cake is the night cream which should be hydrating your skin throughout the night.
Skinceutical Renew Overnight - $40.00
Advertising of the past was straight to the point, and never pretended to be anything more than informational. Today's ads aims to hit us where it really hurts by playing around with our emotions. This is truer than ever when it comes to the many, what I call, sad/inspirational commercials coming out of Asia as of late. One notable ad is called "My Dad is a Liar" by the Asian MetLife branch. It tells a gut wrenching story through the the eyes of a little girl that is guaranteed to leave you in tears.
This is a spoiler alert, but the video starts off with the daughter narrating her letter to daddy through her voice over. There is a fun montage of daddy and daughter enjoying their morning walk to school, but then halfway through the video it takes an extremely somber tune. 'He Lies' are the next words spoken by the daughter as she continues the letter. Watching the next final minutes of the commercial is surprisingly tissue paper worthy, and is definitely a life reflecting moment.
After watching the ad many times, I've been able to take away the message of all the sacrifice and hardships a parent must endure to give a good life for their child. As a parent myself, this message hits very close to home, and when I imagine my son's face, I don't think there is anything I wouldn't do for him. In fact, as a parent I have so much respect for what my parents did for me while growing up. It's just too bad that it took 30 years for me to finally understand that they were really amazing, but you can be sure I'm making up for my younger years.
Growing up with a disabled parent, and another who earned very little income, there weren't a lot available to us. Even though there wasn't a lot financially, I never grew up feeling deprived of anything. My parents sacrificed all their resources to make sure we didn't have to feel the burdens of life.No child should ever have to worry about where their next meal would come from, and no parent should expose those worries. And if the child grows up never understanding the struggles, then that's a sign that they've done their job. So although the commercial was just a sneaky ploy for us to purchase life insurance, it speaks truths that is larger than life.]]>
Being the first generation to go from analog to digital, the millennials are said to suffer from early on-set nostalgia. There's such a craving for the yester years that businesses have coined this 'Nostalgia Marketing'. Just browsing through some social media channels, you will notice that there is a vast array of results for hashtags such as 'Throwback Thursday' (#TBT) or 'Flashback Friday' (#FBF). It's no wonder why hacks to old game systems seems to catch our fancy and wonder.
A hacker that goes by the handle 'Maenggu' has modified an NES console to flip open and reveal a functioning LCD Screen. The video, which was uploaded to Vimeo, shows him demonstrating the device by first inserting an NES game cartridge and turning on the power supply. He then flips it open, and the gameplay displays vividly on the built in screen with full audio support.
In a comment thread 'Maenggu' explains that he used a 10.4" LCD screen that would be compatible with composite video inputs. The cart connection uses a Game Genie and he adds a small audio amp for sound. All other hardware on his device is stock which seems quite simple in retrospect. Apparently what Maenggu has created is a NES gaming laptop. Maenggu goes on by expressing he will be making further improvements to his design by incorporating some bezels to the screen layout.
For those not familiar with hacking game consoles, the hinged NES is just the latest of a slew of other projects out there. One notable mention is from Beave2012 for the 'All In One Retro Gaming Console' with step by step instructions on how to reproduce your own.
So apprently the 'Nostalgia Marketing' is very real, and companies should be capitalizing on recreating some of these hacks for the masses. Nintendo, we're looking at you, please make something like this so I can have one myself.]]>
The iconic Sock Monkey can be found in almost every facet of life from birthday cards to electronics. I've never really given it a second thought as to where it came from and how it found it's way into my son's stuffed animal collection. So what's its origin story?
It just so happens that stuffed monkey toys dates all the way back to the Victorian era. Exotic animal themes were finding their ways into nurseries all over Europe and the United States. 'The Jungle Book' was one of the literatures that came from that time period which paved the way for the monkey toys many decades later.
Another important occurrence was the founding of the 'Nelson Knitting Company' which popularized the socks with red heels. Those socks were produced in 1932 and were known as the Rockford Red Heel Sock, after the city the company was in. These socks were so in demand that countless number of copy-cats sprung out all over the place.
So when the Great Depression happened, crafters of the time took their love of monkeys, and the large availability of the Rockford Socks to give birth to the Sock Monkey. These stuffed toys came in all shapes and sizes, and were one-of-a-kind items.
It wasn't until 1952 where a woman named Helen Cooke decided to get a patent on the Sock Monkey which the Nelson Knitting Company bought for only $750. Rockford, Illinois would now become the official home for the Sock Monkey and if you happen to be planning a trip there, they hold an annual Sock Monkey Madness Festival.
One theory to the lasting popularity of the Sock Monkey is that they are known to be good luck charms. They're given out as gifts to sick patients, homesick soldiers and stressed out coworkers. I always thought it was just a cute children's toy, but I have noticed this trend.
Well I for one love the Sock Monkey, and the only reason I was even curious about it was because of two items we are selling in our shop. The Sock Monkey Pilot Hat and Sock Monkey Knit Mittens are both from a really cool company that handcrafts both of them with 100% New Zealand Wool. I don't know the first thing about fabrics, but apparently New Zealand Wool has dirt resistant properties, it's allergy friendly, is grown sustainably and is an amazing insulator of heat. You can find out more about it from the New Zealand Wool Website.]]>
Poll Raffle 2
We are big fans of intelligently designed products that are not only functional but fun. So a company we are working with has incorporated forward thinking designs for everyday items. Their key to success is that they tap into the fresh minds of design students to create their products. This gives many of these young people real world experience and a chance to contribute something innovative to the world.
So we've hand-picked a few of our favorite products and want to ask you guys to vote for the ones you like. By the end of the raffle we will choose a winner at random to take home the item they voted on. As usual, there will be no purchase necessary to enter, just remember to have fun!
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Being in a long distance relationship is often times very difficult for many reasons, one of which is a lack of each other's physical presence. There was a time where the only form of contact were from letters and phone calls, but in the internet age being away from the one you love can be bearable.
When a friend of mine was much younger, she had experienced a long distance relationship herself. He was a person she had known before but had only started becoming interested after he'd move 5000 miles away. If it wasn't for Skype they wouldn't have stayed in touch with each other.
For the next 3 years they would spend 3 months apart and 3 months together when she'd go to visit. It was a challenge, but the love they had for each other was stronger than the miles between them. Then one day they decided to take the leap, and she moved to his native country where they are now happily married.
This brings us to Dan-Bi Shin and her Boyfriend Seok Lik who have their own interesting ways to connect. With one living in New York and the other in Seoul it wasn't video chatting or phone calls but photography that kept them together. Both being artists by nature, it only made sense for them to start a creative project by splicing their daily lives into one image. What's fascinating is that the angles of the photos they took are almost exact. For example the seven eleven logos they shot from two different locations lines up pretty close. They all seem to be cell phone shots as well, so it must have made coordinating and adjusting much easier that way.
However anyone decides what works the best for their own long distance relationship is never a bad decision. It just so happens that Dan-Bi and Seok's methods are just too awesome to not share to the world. Hoping the best for them, and more awesome projects.
Ryan and Amy's story begins in 2011 when their son Joel was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT). Treatments that are not recommended for children under 3 needed to be administered immediately to resect the tumor. Following the brain surgery and radiation, their son was given only 9 months to live.
Miraculously Joel was in remission and survived past the 9 months. The harrowing experience gave Ryan an idea to make a game portraying a parent's struggle to care for a sick child. Being a software engineer by trade, Ryan sought out to find funding for this new venture. With the support of Amy, they organized a team to create 'That Dragon, Cancer' which was released in January 2016.
The game is about Joel, and the story is told through a series of vignettes exploring various moments in his life. The locations are both physical and emotional, playing out like dream sequences. Narratives are revealed through voice recordings and letters read out loud that is accompanied by a hauntingly beautiful musical score. 'That Dragon, Cancer' is unlike any other game anybody has ever played.
It only takes about a few hours to complete, but many reviewers have already expressed that it's left a lasting impression. Simulating the life of a parent with a dying child is not what anyone would consider a euphoric experience.
Although Joel was in remission he would ended up getting many more tumors. Sadly he passed away in 2014 at the age of 4. The life he lived was short, but he touched the lives of many people all over the world and now he'll always be remembered.
'That Dragon, Cancer' is available for both PC and Mac via steam. You can find more information on their website.]]>
The native landscape of Vietnam is filled with gorgeous scenery, an enriched cultural history and friendly locals. A country about the size of California, visiting Vietnam can bring about experiences that will stay for a lifetime. As a photographer, Rèhahn understands this country's allure and has been taking photos to document all of it's natural beauty.
Born in France, Rèhahn has always loved to travel the world meeting new people, and sharing his stories through the eyes of a lens. In 2007, a mission trip to Vietnam made a lasting impact on him and inspired a move from France. Since then, he's filled up his days with photography, uncovering the many layers of the country. To date, Rèhahn has taken over 50,000 photos of people, daily life and landscapes.
His photo series titled 'Landscapes of Vietnam' captures all the pure colors and sometimes untouched nature, which are undeniably moving. There are images that most outsiders would never get a chance to witness for themselves. As a lover of nature and travel, seeing the vast array of colors is quite overwhelming and a complete treat to see.
It's common for a lot of people to not consider places outside their own lives, at least on a day to day basis. Viewing Rèhahn's work becomes a small window into the possibilities of traveling to exotic destinations. He also has portrait and lifestyle series that are all equally stunning in their own right.
You can see more of his work at rehahnphotographer.com.
The moment that Jeffrey Li starts singing the beginning verses of 'You Raise Me Up' the emotions of his words can be felt immediately. His partner 'Celine Tam' is no exception, being the youngest of the two, her talents are nothing short of amazing. Their duet was uploaded to Youtube a few weeks ago, and it's already gain over 22 million views and 72,000 likes.
These talented kids were performing for a Chinese show called 'Let's Sing Kids' which is formatted similar to the American show 'The Voice'. Instead of adults performing, they have children younger than 14 compete.
As with most children that have amazing talents, their career begins at a very early age. For 7 year old Celine Tam, music runs in her family, with her father being a music teacher for 3 decades in Hong Kong, he has definitely been her main inspiration. At age 4 Celine has been winning competitions, and currently has over 8 trophies in her name. This comes as no surprise when watching her effortlessly hitting high notes during her performance with Jeffrey.
Being 3 years older than Celine, Jeffrey seems to have the better vocal control between the two. Hailing from Canada, he has always been a fan of Celine Dion, and would practice her music endlessly. When he was about Celines age he started getting formal voice lessons, and from that point on his destiny was set in motion.
Both Celine and Jeffrey have been invited to the NBC show 'little Big Shots' produced by Ellen Degeneres. Celine Tam will also be the new contestant on Britain Got Talent, so make sure to stay tuned for that. Watch some more of these talented kids performances, it wouldn't be surprising if you watch these many times.]]>
Picky eating is quite common amongst young children, and it's usually nothing to worry about. But it can be concerning if the their eating habits starts to affect their growth and overall health.
According to parentingscience.com there are good explanations for why kids are picky. It's important to understand that bitter foods can be a sign of toxicity. So avoiding foods that taste bitter is an evolutionary adaptation to protect us from ingesting something that could be potentially dangerous. As we grow older we learn to appreciate bitter flavors, but children do not have the life experience to differentiate what is good and bad.
Genetics also plays a large role in a child eating habits, which is why some kids seem to have no trouble eating while others just won't try anything. Unfortunately for us, our son is one of those picky eaters, and I fight tooth and nail to get him to try new things. Although he's picky he does have an unbelievable imagination. So when I saw this Dinner DJ Dining Set, it seemed like just what I needed to make mealtime a fun experience for him.
The kitschy design of this plate really feels like a DJ's turntable with twistable knobs and a utensil that acts like the record needle. When opening the box there were only three parts to it; the tray, record plate and a spork. The manufacturer notes that everything is food grade safe, which is very important to me. The last thing I want is to give my son poisoning because he was eating off something that was made by some unethical manufacturer from China.
My first impression was that the plates were plastic, but they are actually made from a material called melamine. When holding the the dj plates it feels incredibly sturdy, almost like it was a mix between metal and plastic. It's really hard to explain but I was definitely impressed by the construction. I didn't try it but it seems like this was made with the notion that children are prone to drop their platters frequently.
The good news is that my son loves these plates, and although he is still a picky eater, this helps reinforce that dinner time is a fun time with family. Watch the short clip of us unboxing the Dinner DJ Dining Set, it's a great little item.
The matcha powder has been used for centuries in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, but it seems to have gained worldwide popularity within the last few years. Because of this we have seen the manifestation of countless matcha flavored recipes from cupcakes to cookies.
The recipe we'll be featuring is the matcha yogurt breakfast bowl, which is quick to prepare and packed with fiber and protein.
mixing bowl
3 prep bowls
¾ cup of greek yogurt
1 tsp of matcha
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
sliced strawberries
sliced bananas
coconut flakes
spoonful of chai seeds
Pour ¾ cup of greek yogurt into the mixing bowl
Add 1 tsp of matcha powder
Add 1 tbsp of maple syrup then mix mix everything thoroughly until it's a uniform green color.
Add the yogurt into a bowl, then slice strawberries and bananas and add it on top
Sprinkle sliced almonds, coconut flakes and a spoonful of chai seeds then enjoy!
Made from the same leaves as green tea, matcha is packed with 3 times more nutrients than it's predecessor. This means that it can improve heart health, fight off cancer and keep you looking young.
The process to create the powder involves covering up the leaves for 20 days prior to picking them. Only the finest leaves are then picked, dried, deveined and ground into a fine powder. It takes about 1 hour to grind just 30 grams of matcha.More fun recipes can be found at tastemade.com.]]>
'50 Shades of Pop' is the new mashup in a series titled 'United States of Pop' that was produced by DJ Earworm. This is an annual project that gets released every December, and it compiles the years top pop songs into one breathtaking track.
Raised in Iowa, Jordan Roseman was surrounded by a musically talented family. He attended the University of Illinois where he studied music theory and computer science. It was around this time where he began to have an interest in mixing music.
In 2003, assisted by his ACID Pro software, Jordan released his first mashup. While most DJ's in those times were stringing samples into a long chain, then discarding them, Jordan gradually layered his samples.
As Jordan's popularity grew, he moved his aspirations to San Francisco, and coined himself the moniker of DJ Earworm. Earworm is defined as a song that runs through a person's mind uncontrollably.
'50 Shades of Pop' can only be described as a monster mega mix that has two separate acts. The first act is heavily dominated by 'Can't feel My Face' and transition into a laid back smorgasborg of samples. Artists such as Drake, Adele, Adam Levine and Taylor Swift are instantly discernable.
If you want to see more of DJ Earworm's work go to his website at djearworm.com or see the full list of songs from '50 Shades of Pop'.
Most Americans have probably consumed sushi or ramen at one point in their lives, but how many of them know how to properly hold chopsticks? According to statista.com, 67% of Americans struggle with chopsticks. An easy solution would be to stick a fork in it, but then the full experience of eating asian cuisines become lost.
Foreigners would often be forgiven for their lack of chopstick proficiency, but surprisingly only 30% of Japanese correctly utilizes chopsticks. So looking at the chart below, could you identify the right way to hold them?
If you chose number 6, then you are absolutely correct. Here is a demonstration of good chopstick etiquette, so be sure to practice when dining out for ramen.
Now that you've completed our chopstick 101 course, it's time to train our young children with our T-Rex Chopsticks. When introducing this to my son, he had more fun playing with it like a toy than actually using it as a utensil. As with most training chopsticks, the base is spring loaded, but the cool thing is that this one opens up the T-Rex mouth when squeezed.
I showed these to my colleagues and one of them jokingly asked me if this would help her with her terrible chopstick abilities. That's when I realized that the mouth could act as secondary way to grab food. Whichever way anybody decides to use these, it's definitely a fun item to have at the family dinner table. Whatever gets my son to sit down and eat is always a bonus.
For some, school cafeterias equates to a good hot meal, but for many it's usually just a mundane dining experience. The type of food served at school cafeteria's can leave much to be desired. Well for those lucky enough to study in China at one particular university, their cafeteria is something out of a little girl's fantasy. The first Hello Kitty Cafeteria has opened up, and it's really quite the spectacle.
In Zhejiang Gongshang University, the Hello Kitty Cafeteria is a large dining hall that can fit up to 800 students. It features bright colors, plush dolls and an international menu that only Hello Kitty could dream up. The standard issue uniforms for the staff are Hello Kitty aprons and little ear headbands. There are even gaming booths set up for students to kill time between their classes.
Although this may sound unusual to people in Western cultures, it's actually quite normal for China. China has an insatiable obsession for Hello Kitty, and the cafeteria is just one of a slew of themed locations all over the country. Just earlier in the year Hello Kitty had a grand opening for a theme park. There are also countless restaurants and even a maternity ward for nursing mothers.
Created in 1974, Hello Kitty is a Japanese cartoon cat that has a head twice the size of her body, and wears her signature red bow. She became a global phenomenon that has touched the lives of people all over the world. Even for those unfamiliar with Hello Kitty, they've probably seen her at one point on lunch boxes, clothing, shoes and more. The demographic for Hello Kitty used to be young girls, but as those girls transformed into adults it's now Hello Kitty for all ages, shapes and sizes.
For anyone making a trip to China, and are in the neighborhood, then it might be worth it to take a peek at the Hello Kitty Cafeteria.
Introduced to the world in 2003, Rilakkuma is a cute bear produced by the San-X company in Japan. The name Rilakkuma comes from the words relax and kuma, which translates to bear in Japanese. As his name suggests, he is a bear that lives to do one thing, 'relax'. Some of his favorite ways to relax is sleeping, lying around, watching tv, listening to music and going to hot springs. If you ask us those are some fine ways to relax.
Today Rilakkuma is one of the most popular characters in Japan, ranking number 5 in a 2010 poll. Just like everything that's popular in Japan, there is a cafe dedicated to this lovable bear. That's why we are going to give a t-shirt to one lucky person in our 'Rilakkuma T-Shirt Giveaway'. All you have to do in let us know which design is your favorite, and the winner will get take one home.
Entries must be made in the giveaway form below, you can also follow our social media channels to increase your chances of winning. Good Luck!
Rilakkuma T-Shirt Giveaway
'Cute Aggression' is a real thing, and it's basically a person's response to firmly squeeze anything that appears to have 'cute'. Well it turns out that the dopamine released from our brains is responsible for both aggression and joy. It's not totally understood what makes something cute and why it brings us so much happiness, but the reactions are usually the same.
So It's already expected that anyone reading this article is experiencing an influx of dopamine and is having uncontrolled aggressive behavior. So find a pillow and get prepared to squeeze the living daylights out of it, because we're presenting the sleeping bunnies in a cup.
The owner of these bunnies goes by the name of Louis C. X. which doesn't appear to be a real name. He may just be a fan of Louis CK, but regardless, he has the most adorable bunnies we've ever seen. Based on his profile, he claims to be documenting his life journey through the eyes of his bunnies. Apparently he is an expert in raising these little creatures to have total trust in him. It's not a natural response for bunnies to fall asleep in small cups, so it's quite impressive.
On his social media accounts he features four other bunnies named Marshal, Quin, Boar and Rex. The white ones must be his newest additions, and it literally making me aggressive because I can't grab one.Check out his social media account on Instagram and Facebook, but please try not to explode.]]>
If you are a photographer who's looking for some great effects in your photos, you might just want to try the Atmosphere Aerosol Spray. This nifty little product will add artificial fog so you can get some amazing shots wherever you are. Dramatic photos are just a spray away, plus it will last up to an hour after application!
The Atmosphere Aerosol Spray will give you the perfect amount of haze for any type of photo shoot for both indoor and outdoor situations. All you need to do is shake and spray the vicinity for over 20 seconds and it's done. A handy tip is to take your photos wherever there is a strong backlit scene.
Joe and Kathleen are former wedding photographers who are the founders of Atmosphere Aerosol. They understood that adding haze to a photo would enhance the lighting tremendously, but the equipment to create it was cumbersome. So in 2008 they created the Atmosphere Aerosol Spray which gave them the flexibility to bring haze to their jobs without all the hassles. And because it's non-toxic and non-staining, you can create that magical dreamscape without poisoning yourself and your clients.
Photographers tend to carry around a wide array of tools, and this aerosol spray would be a great addition. Getting the perfect atmosphere was usually a situation of being in the right place at the right time but not anymore. So whether you're an amateur or a professional, definitely try this product out.
Watch the following video for a live demo, and you can also find out more information on the company's website.
Bourbon, a food company in Japan, has introduced individually wrapped slices of chocolate much like the Kraft American cheese slices. The flavor can only be described as being stronger than milk chocolate but lighter than fudge.
At first the idea of a chocolate sandwich slice sounds a bit odd. However, when placed on warm toast it melts to a wonderful consistency. The slices can be used to cut out designs for pastry and molded into fun shapes.
The thinly sliced chocolate will make a wonderful addition to cookies, cakes, breads and pies. It can also be eaten right from the package, melted in a warm cup of milk for hot chocolate or added to coffee as a sweetener.
There's no limit to what people can do with these chocolate slices. Here are a few more ideas:
The possibilities are endless, which is why this is such a great product.
Each package is sold in lots of five dozen for about $27.00 and can be purchased online. It'll be interesting to see if they come out with additional flavors such as white chocolate, chocolate with chopped nuts or other mixtures.
Kraft may have some competition on their hands if the chocolate slices hits American shelves. Just think about the success of Nutella and Cocoa spread which has been much loved by people around the world.The announcement has sent chocolate lovers into frenzy and has their mouths watering with joy. Right now the only way to get the slices is to order in bulk on the Bourbon website. So have the translate button ready, because the site is completely in Japanese. ]]>
Now that we're in the depths of the holiday season, it's a tradition in many families to head over to the local shopping center and get a photo op with Santa Claus. This should be an exciting time for children where they get to ask Santa for whatever they want. Unfortunately for many kids, visiting Santa is a terrifying and nightmarish experience and for good reasons.
It could be the strange outfit or the fact that Santa is an all knowing being that will crush little children who haven't been good all year. But the most likely cause is that Santa Claus is nothing but a stranger whom they are forced to sit on. Remember that children are new to this world, and have no historical context of who this big fat red guy is.
Now the good news is that stranger danger, the official term, is a healthy reaction and it just signifies that the child has bonded with their families. A fear of strange people can happen as early as 6 months, so don't be alarmed if you observe this behaviour. The upside is that most kids fear of Santa dissipates by the time they are 7 years old.
So to get us all into the holiday spirit, we've compiled our favorite Santa crying moments for you all to enjoy. Happy Holidays
Ramen has been developed for over 1000 years and is arguably the most popular Japanese cuisine. From it's humble origins as an affordable alternative to rice, today ramen is enjoyed worldwide. The best part about this dish is that it has such a wide variety of flavors, and so we introduce the Vegetarian Ramen Recipe from 'Just One Cookbook'.
2 x 8 oz pyrex measuring cups
2 sauce pans
10 small prep bowl
mortar and pestle
garlic press
dough spoon
santoku knife
bamboo mixing spoon
1 pot
Noodle Strainer
1 dried shiitake mushroom
1 kombu 1 in x 2 in
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 garlic clovers
½ inch ginger
1 scallion
2 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoon chili bean paste
2 teaspoon miso
1 tablespoon sake
2 teaspoon soy sauce
1 cup soy milk
¼ teaspoon of salt
white pepper
1 serving of Sun Noodle Fresh Ramen
optional toppings: kimchi, bok choy, steamed corn, ramen egg, bean sprouts
Add a half a cup of water into a 8 oz Pyrex measuring cup then soak 1 dried shiitake mushroom and 1 kombu into the cup for 30 minutes.
Pour the contents into a saucepan then turn on the heat
Remove the mushroom and kombu with tongs before full boil
Pour 2 tablespoon of sesame seeds into a mortar and pestle, then grind the seeds until they are a fine powder.
Use a garlic press on 2 cloves of garlic into a small prep bowl. You may need a dough spoon to scrape off the remaining garlic.
Dice a ½ inch of ginger and place it into a small prep bowl.
Cut a scallion into it's white parts and green parts, then dice each section and place the whites into it's own prep bowl and the green parts into it's own prep bowl.
Pour 2 teaspoon of sesame oil, minced ginger, pressed garlic, and the white parts of the scallion into a sauce pan then start to simmer. Mix the contents of the saucepan with a mixing spoon thoroughly.
Add 2 teaspoon of chilli bean paste, and 2 teaspoon of miso into the sauce pan then mix them thoroughly.
Add 1 teaspoon of sake, 1 tablespoon of crushed sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and continue to mix.
Add 1 cup of soy milk and stir everything together. Finally pour in the dashi, stir and keep the contents heated.
Finally sprinkle some white pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of salt into the broth.
Leave noodle in room temperature for 1 hour
Boil in large unsalted pot.
Once the noodles look fully cooked, strain the noodles and place them in a bowl.
Putting it all together
Pour the broth on top of the noodles within 5 seconds of each other.
Add the remainder of the green parts of the scallion on top.
Finally you can add your preferred toppings such as kimchi, bok choy, steamed corn, ramen egg, bean sprouts
Namiko Chen is the author, cook and photographer for 'Just One Cookbook' which started in 2011. She was born in Yokohama Japan but currently resides in San Francisco with her Taiwanese Husband and two children. Her inspiration for the blog was her mother, who taught Namiko how to cook delicious Japanese cuisines. Now that she's a mother herself, she wanted a place to put all her recipes so that one day her children could learn from it.
Watch the video for her amazing ramen recipe, and visit her blog for more inspiration on Japanese and asian cuisines.
In South Korea a skateboarder is showing us just how to dance on a longboard. The balance required to ride a skateboard can be quite challenging on it's own. So imagine performing dance moves while gliding at a pretty good clip.
Hyo Joo Ko is the girl in the video, and she works as a full time User Interface designer who happens to have an incredible talent. What's so amazing about what she did is that she appears to be moving independently from the skateboard, while making everything look so effortless. Her longboard dance has also gained a bit of attention online since uploaded, and it can only be described as mesmerizing.
I'm sure she will inspire a whole new generation of dancing skaters, and we will be in store for some amazing moves. You can find more videos and photos from Hyo on her instagram account @hyo_joo.
The Korean rapper, Psy, gained worldwide notoriety with his hit song Gangnam Style, which received over 2.46 billion views and was in the Guinness Books as the most watched video on Youtube. The song might have been the catalyst to set off the Korean Wave for the west, a term coined by a Chinese journalist referring to the spread of Korean popular culture worldwide.
It has now been several years since Gangnam Style and Psy has released his 7th album with two music videos. The one getting the most attention is "Daddy" featuring CL from 2ne1 fame. Psy's face is literally plastered all over the video, starting off with him being born and quickly transitioning into a little boy who wins the hearts of all his female classmates. "Daddy's" catch phrase says it all, "Where'd you get that body from? I got it from my daddy." In the typical Psy fashion the video could only be described as bizarre, fun and addicting.
The second song is titled "Napal Baji" and is the korean word for bell bottoms. As you would expect, the 70's inspired music video features a catchy dance that has one arm extended while the other is doing air punches. It's a move made popular during the disco era and has been performed in dance clubs throughout Korea.
Even though the pressure was very high on the 7th album, Psy may have another viral hit. He was very careful in the arrangement of the songs so that it would appeal to a global audience. His efforts have paid off, as there is a lot of buzz around this release. Currently "Daddy" stands at over 22 million views in 3 days. Could this be a good sign?
Both songs are similar in style and energy, but I would have to give "Napal Baji" the edge musically. I found myself putting it on repeat the whole day which is quite rare for me. If you're a fan of Gangnam style than "Daddy" and "Napal Baji" doesn't disappoint, and you'll see the same explosions, signature dance moves and toilet humor we've all grown to love.
The symbolism of a swallow has meant many things throughout human history such as the love of a family, success, freedom and hope. In Greek mythology, the swallow would be responsible for carrying the soul of a dead child to the afterlife.
In contemporary times, sailors would tattoo swallows to represent the beginning and end of a long journey. Since these birds seldom venture too far from land, their sightings would mean that the shore was close by. So sailors would tattoo one swallow when they set sail, and another one when their tour of duty came to an end. And if the sailor happened to drown during the trip, the swallow would carry their souls to heaven just like in the Greek mythologies.
Although I would never get a swallow tattoo, wearing items with swallows on them is something I love. Swallows also carry a similar meaning for travelers as they do with sailors. Items such as our Swallow and Lace Bib Necklace becomes somewhat of a good luck charm for many people going on a long journey.
When I look for necklaces, I try to avoid the very thin chains as they seem too delicate for everyday use. I've worn the Swallow and Lace Necklace a few times, and it seems to be very sturdy. I'm also quite fond of bibs on shirts and dresses, so it really caught my attention to find this item. Everything about it is lovely, and is one of my favorite statement pieces.
I also put a lot of value on to how products were produced. The fact that these necklaces were all hand crafted by an artisan jeweler means that I put my money to help support a small business and not some unethical corporation. Being a small business owner myself, this really is important to me.
A massive Star Wars snow monument has been built in Sapporo Japan for their 66th Annual Snow Festival. It took the effort of a few hundred Japanese Ground Defense Force soldiers and over 3500 tons of snow to erect the giant sculpture which measures 15 meters tall. The Disney sponsored project took a month to complete to build hype around their new Star Wars Film being released on December 18th.
The Star Wars sculpture features a very ominous Darth Vader in the foreground with 3 Storm Troopers who look as if they're ready for battle. The sheer scale of the sculpture is very awe inspiring, but when it's lit up with lights in the evening it looks like a giant CG Model.
Sapporo is the capital city of Hokkaido, where in the 1950's, a few high school students would build snow sculptures in Odori Park. Today it's an enormously popular commercialized festival, and draws over 2 million people. Along with the sculptures there are concerts and attractions for this week long event, which starts on February 5th and ends on the 11th.For anyone making plans to Hokkaido Japan this winter, a pilgrimage to the Star Wars monument should be on the hit list. And because of the temporary nature of snow, if anybody misses this one, it will be gone forever.]]>
If you love tea and cupcakes then Pixics brings you another giveaway for our Tea Cupcake Silicone Mold. If you have dealt with silicone molds before you will know that they are able to withstand high temperatures and are easy to clean afterwards.
For this giveaway we have partnered with a few bloggers.
Danielle Greaves - She is a web development student who writes about travel, reading, food and life.
Jewels Wandering - Julie is world traveler who currently resides in Singapore and tells interesting stories from her life.
Lauryncakes - Lauryn is a fashion blogger from Utah who also gives tips on beauty.
So the rules are to follow each of our social media channels as listed in the giveaway form. 1 winner will get to enjoy delicious cupcakes in the Tea Cupcake Silicone Mold. Good Luck!
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Capcom, the company that brought us legendary games such as Street Fighter, Mega Man and Resident Evil is venturing into the food industry. A lake town in Koshigaya, Saitama is where this amazing little cafe will set-up shop which is simply named the Capcom Café. Some of the things visitors could expect would be capcom inspired dishes, exclusive merchandise and of course a demo machine to try out all their new games.
The interesting concept about this cafe is that themes will be rotated to work in conjunction with major game releases. It's not hard to imagine the long lines of people waiting for their chance to grab a potion or entrée from their favorite games. Monster Hunter X will be the theme when they launch, and some of the meals featured would be the Nayan-Kokku Curry, Nayan-Kokku Pancakes with 4 selections of monster sauce and Kongari Niku which is a meat featured in the game.
Capcom was founded in the early 80's and primarily manufactured arcade machines. They later ventured into console games with the release of nintendo. Their name is the merging of the words 'capsule' and 'computers' and has been a leader in the video game industry for many decades.
To find out more information about the Café please visit their website.]]>
In the tech industry the idea of collaborating on projects globally has been around for many decades. They call this being open source which brought us the Linux operating system and is the foundation of all Mac OS's. But could we bring this concept to other engineering disciplines?
Wouldn't it be amazing to live in a world where building a house is as easy as constructing an Ikea shelf? A group of young designers in London set out to do just that when they founded the Wikihouse Project.
The way it works is a global network of companies would create plans where parts could be printed using 3d printers or cnc machines (a machine you can cut, drill and shape material). Anyone around the globe could download these plans and print them out at a local workshop then build the house themselves.
The main component to the houses would be something called 'plywood fins' that fit together like jigsaw puzzles. Everything would be assembled using pegs, wedges and mallets that could be put together in a few days.
Wikihouse is a revolutionary step toward a future where homes could be mass produced and affordable housing will no longer be an issue. The prototyping stage has been underway in New Zealand and they hope to be ready in about 12 months time.


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The clip, posted on Trump's Instagram account, showed a succession of pictures, among them one of former US president Bill Clinton standing beside Lewinsky, the White House intern with whom he had an extramarital affair in the late 1990s. The next shot shows a New York tabloid featuring Bill Clinton's face and the headline "Liar, Liar," after the then-president admitted he had carried out an "inappropriate" relationship. Hillary Clinton's voice plays over the clip, during which the former first lady, senator and secretary of state is heard proclaiming: "Women's rights are human rights and human rights are women's rights, once and for all.
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Following on from the unbelievable success of Do Yourself A Favour, the soundtrack to the critically acclaimed and Logie winning mini series 'Molly', and Molly – Counting Down The Hits, Liberation Music is pleased to present Molly's Jukebox Classics. Released on 29 September, the double album features 40 favourites handpicked by the great man himself.
The Seven Network's MOLLY was one of last year's top-rating mini-series, while the soundtrack went to #1 on the ARIA album chart, spent four months in the Top 10 and has sold more than 140,000 copies. Molly – Counting Down The Hits was another household favourite.
Now it's time to add another toe tapping bunch of hits to your collection with Molly's Jukebox Classics – it's full of party anthems that will guarantee to get everyone on the dance floor.
In Ian "Molly" Meldrum's words:
"As you – and all my neighbours – know, I love a party.
I've had some big parties over the years; for the Aussie cricketers, the St Kilda footy team, Melbourne Storm and plenty of music friends. And you never know who's going to rock up.
In February 1986, I was having a party at my house. Mark Knopfler, Cyndi Lauper, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks and my old mate Brian Mannix were all there. Then in walked Bob Dylan with Lauren Bacall on his arm.
Now, that's a party.
As well as great people, the key to a successful party is, of course, great music. You want songs that people can dance to. You want hits. And you want some surprises.
I have a jukebox at home and this compilation features some of my favourite tracks, the songs I crank up to keep the party pumping. It's a Molly mix-tape, if you like.
So many memories come rushing back when I play these songs; from the very first Countdown when Skyhooks performed 'Living In The 70's', to the final Countdown when James Reyne premiered his debut solo single, 'Fall of Rome', and not forgetting the second-last episode which was co-hosted by a young Kylie Minogue. I recall so many good times; including working in the studio with Supernaut, a few dramas covering Joe Cocker's first Australian tour (when he was kicked out of the country), and little Leo Sayer having a bit of biffo with Bon Scott behind the scenes on Countdown's infamous 100th episode.
I could go on and on. But you'll have your own memories when you hear these songs. So put another dime in the jukebox, baby…".
Disc One
- Dancing Queen – Abba
- Come On Eileen – Dexy's Midnight Runners
- Keep On Loving You – Reo Speedwagon
- Cool World – Mondo Rock
- Heaven Is A Place On Earth – Belinda Carlisle
- Echo Beach – Martha & The Muffins
- History Never Repeats – Split Enz
- Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
- Tainted Love – Soft Cell
- Computer Games – Mi-Sex
- Take On Me – aha
- I Ran (So Far Away) – A Flock Of Seagulls
- Yesterday's Hero – John Paul Young
- Change In Mood – Kids In The Kitchen
- A Touch Of Paradise – John Farnham
- Rain – Dragon
- Toy Soldiers – Martika
- A Beat For You – Pseudo Echo
- Living In The 70's – Skyhooks
- Fall Of Rome – James Reyne
Disc Two
- Boys Light Up – Australian Crawl
- It Must Be Love – Madness
- You Make Me Feel like Dancing – Leo Sayer
- Manic Monday – Bangles
- Don't Pay The Ferryman – Chris Deburgh
- Unchain My Heart – Joe Cocker
- Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight – Models
- The Loco-motion – Kylie Minogue
- Dancing In The Storm – Boom Crash Opera
- We Gotta Get Out Of This Place – The Angels
- One Word – Baby Animals
- Howzat – Sherbet
- True – Spandau Ballet
- Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
- You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) – Dead or Alive
- According To My Heart – The Reels
- Ship Of Fools – World Party
- I Like It Both Ways – Supernaut
- 50 Years – Uncanny X-Men
- What About Me – Moving Pictures


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Meet the big fear. That's right, writer's block. Don't assume that it only afflicts writers (or those who pretend to be writers).
It's happened to all of us at one time or another. You know, you have to write a thank you note, an email, a letter (yes, on actual paper), or any number of things and, suddenly, NOTHING. Your mind locks up. You forget the English language and, in a feeble attempt to kick start the ol' frontal lobe, you begin scribbling mindless lines…
Fortunately, for most, this only lasts for a few seconds, or perhaps a few minutes. Usually something will lube up the gears and cogs of our minds and we're off! Words flowing easily along the synapses from the brain all the way down to the hand that's typing or grasping a pencil.
Well, right now I'm stuck with a version of writer's block.
Huh? You may well ask, aren't you writing a post to your blog right now? C'mon!
But I'm serious. The challenge of writing a blog is to create content that's interesting and entertaining and appeals to a broad range of readers. It's one thing to write about what happened yesterday, it's another thing entirely to write about it well.
For example, last night the better half and I headed into town to meet some friends for dinner. Their realtor was singing with a live band in a local bar and she had invited the lot of us to come out and hear them play.
Just an FYI, there are only two bars in our little town. And they are pretty much exactly as you'd imagine small-town bars in the midwest to be: kinda old, kinda dark, and on a rainy Saturday night, kinda packed. Thankfully, the realtor gal had reserved a table for our crew next to the makeshift dance floor, which was really just a dance area. In order to even get a band in the place the pool tables are shoved against a far wall.
Surprisingly, the band was quite good. Good ol' classic rock, of course, but they did mix it up a bit. The realtor gal has killer pipes and easily covered everything from KT Tunstall and Melissa Etheridge to uber-classics Never Been to Spain and I Love Rock and Roll.
Of course, I didn't have my camera with me, so no exciting tiny-bar-in-the-middle-of-nowhere pics. Sorry, all. No, really, I'm sorry! The dancing of a herd of middle-aged Missourians is a sight to be shared! It was like a train wreck: horrific, yet you just couldn't tear your eyes from the spectacle. Imagine being locked in your local state psychiatric facility. For some reason the staff has neglected to medicate the inmates for several days and then an overloud PA system blares the announcement that there will be no Jell-o with dinner. EVER. Yup, exactly. Conniption fits everywhere.
But, if you're ever in our neck of the woods, check out Badlands. They're pretty good. But bring your camera.


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Villa Melina is a boutique homestay as well as the home of an international family. It has a five star Qualmark rating which puts it on par with the best hotels and luxury lodges. Our clients wished to create a comfortable and elegant environment for themselves and for guests. The client brief called for a design that was a fusion of New Zealand, Swiss and Italian architecture.
The homestay is located in a spectacular coastal location in Seatoun, that at times is a severe marine environment. A kinetic sculpture by artist Kon Dimopoulos stands tall as a sentinel in the garden defining the edge of the property and the sea, much like a navigational beacon.
The project includes the homestay that is centred on a courtyard complete with an exterior pizza oven and barbeque. The homestay has a range of living and dining areas, a commercial style kitchen, library, office and six bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. In addition there is a separate two bedroom guest house that is located beside the lap pool, sauna and golf driving range.
The homestay has passive solar design, it absorbs heat from the sun through the windows into tiled floors and polished concrete block walls. It then reradiates the heat to the interior into the evening.
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Individuals and companies that either sub-contract construction work to others or spend an average of £1 million a year on construction must register as contractors with HMRC under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS). These rules apply both to UK resident businesses and to non-resident businesses where construction work is undertaken in the UK.
Registered contractors are required to deduct tax at source from payments they make to subcontractors. These deductions are treated as advance payments of the subcontractor's tax and National Insurance.
Work included within CIS
The scheme covers most construction work including work to permanent and temporary structures and to civil engineering work such as roads and bridges. The type of work includes:
•preparing the site, e.g. laying foundations and providing access works
•demolition and dismantling
•building work
•alterations, repairs and decorating
•installing systems for heating, lighting, power, water and ventilation
•cleaning the inside of buildings after construction work
Architecture and surveying are specifically excluded from the scheme, as are some other ancillary services such as carpet fitting, machinery hire without labour and delivery of materials etc.
Responsibilities of contractors
Contractors are required to check whether their subcontractors are registered with HMRC and if so, what their payment status is. Unless a subcontractor has HMRC approved gross payment status, the contractor must deduct tax at source from the money they pay to the subcontractor and must pay this to HMRC on a monthly basis. They must also keep detailed records to demonstrate that the necessary checks have been made.
The applicable withholding tax rate that the contract or must apply depends on the status of the subcontractor, as detailed below.
Responsibilities of subcontractors
Subcontractors are not required to register for CIS with HMRC, but if they don't register contractors are required to deduct tax of 30% from any payments made to them. For registered subcontractors the standard withholding tax rate is 20%, unless they have approved gross payment status from HMRC.
A subcontractor can apply for gross payment stat us when they register, or at a later time. In order to qualify, the subcontractor will need to be able to demonstrate that all their taxes are up to date, that they are carrying out construct ion work in the UK and that their turnover exceeds the following amounts:
•£30,000 for a sole trader
•£30,000 for each partner in a partnership, or £100,000 for the whole partnership
•£30,000 for each director of a company, of £100,000 for the whole company


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Concorde Motors Mumbai had the privilege of hosting none other than renowed actor Ms. Shabana Azmi at their plush Prabhadevi showroom. And it was all for a good cause too – the Mijwan Welfare Society , an NGO started by her was gifted a Safari Storme by Tata Motors. Ms. Azmi addressed both Concorde and Tata Motors on the need and importance of empowering the girl child in order to bring them into the mainstream of society. Needless to add, all our employees, especially the women were thrilled to bits interacting with the legend !
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The official list of the oddballs who will be soaring off a platform into the Charles River this summer has been released.
The 30 teams selected to take part in the Red Bull Flugtag competition on Aug. 20 — picked from among 200 applicants — are now listed on the energy drink company's website. They were also unveiled in a ceremony at the Boston pub M.J. O'Connor's on Thursday night.
The crop of competitors who made the cut represent a wide swath of New England eccentrics, Red Bull said in a press release.
"Team members include (but are not limited to) teachers, architects, engineers, carpenters, mechanics, students, slackers, salesmen, and hell, even bloggers," the release reads. "Craft designs range from duck boats (shocker), Boston sports references (even more of a shocker), all the way to a selfie-stick…yes a selfie-stick. 2016 will truly be the year that Boston writes itself into the history books of flight. "
A group planning an ode to the MBTA called "Breakdown Charlie" and a hotdog launching crew calling itself "The Flying Franks" are among those who will be competing for the top prize this summer.
According to Red Bull's website counting down the month and a half until the event, Flugtag (flying day in German) "challenges the brave and brainy to design, build and pilot homemade flying machines off a 28-foot high flight deck in hopes of soaring into the wild blue yonder … or more often, plunging into the waters below."
Competitors are scored based on how far they fly, how creative their design is, and on the caliber of a choreographed dance number they perform before takeoff.
RELATED:The scoop on Boston's Red BullFlugtagteams and their plans
Even Barstool Sports, the notorious mega-blog, has a team: The "Barstool Pirates."
"Often referred to as the pirate ship of the internet, Captain Davey Pageviews has long been navigating Barstoolsports through the tumultuous waters of the online blogging game," reads their team's description. "The Barstool pirate ship finally comes to life!"
Also among those who will be competing is an Egyptian-themed crew Metro wrote about earlier this month.
The team, a cheeky, anatomy-referencing group once called "Sphinxtor" (as in, Sphynx meets sphincter), has apparently been asked to change their name.
According to team leader Alex Ezorsky, they will now be known as "What Sphinx?" (as in, "what stinks," in case you didn't catch that).
"It's the same plan, it's the same structure, just a different butt joke," Ezorsky said.


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The Wondrous Words Wednesday meme is hosted by Kathy of BermudaOnion's Weblog. For today, I would like to share the three words I found in my Italian edition of A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. Here you go, from IL LIBRO DELLA VITA E DELLA MORTE:
In English: The leather-bound volume was nothing remarkable. To an ordinary historian, it would have looked no different from hundreds of other manuscripts in Oxford's Bodleian Library, ancient and worn. But I knew there was something odd about it from the moment I collected it.
1) storico – historian
2) consunto – worn
3) particolare – odd
How do you like these words? Please share yours too!


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Replacing windows can result in unnecessary complications, higher costs to the client, loss of the building's character and a negative impact on the environment.
Approved by RIBA - part of the RIBA Core Curriculum, and worth double points - Ventrolla now run four CPDs, each outlining the benefit of timber window renovation and repair over replacement.
Timber Window Solutions
(45 minutes and 15 minutes for questions)
- History of the timber Sash Window
- Timber Window Renovation
- Performance Upgrade Options
- Double and Secondary Glazing Solutions
- Testing and compliance
- Green Facts
The Alternative to Window Replacement:
Renovating & Improving Original Sliding Sash Windows
(45 minutes and 15 minutes for questions)
- Alternative to window replacement – renovation vs. replacement
- Ventrolla Perimeter Sealing, Swing Sash and Sash Removal Systems
- Demonstration of Ventrolla system on a Ventrolla treated model window
Window Renovation & the Green Facts
(45 minutes and 15 minutes for questions)
- Window Performance (U-Values, G-Values and Air-change rates)
- Independent Testing
- Building Regulations Part L - windows and change of use
- Energy Performance Certificates
- Energy Consumption – Carbon footprint of renovation vs. replacement
The "Myth Buster":
Dispelling the myths in the market place relating to double glazing and replacement windows
(45 minutes and 15 minutes for questions)
- Myth: Double glazing is required to meet Building Regulations Part L
- Myth: Double glazing will solve problems with nuisance noise
- Myth: Double glazing will solve condensation
- Myth: Double glazing will save energy and money
- Myth: Double glazing adds value to your property
We provide lunch up to the value of £5 per person.
Speak to our commercial projects team on 0800378278 to discuss which CPD seminar is right for you or alternatively please fill out the form below and we will contact you shortly.
Alternatively, join us in our monthly online RIBA approved webinar.
Typically held on the last friday of the month at 3pm for 30 minutes.
On completion of the webinar you will be sent your CPD certificate.


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It's good to be back guys. I've been traveling the country moving my mother to Davenport Iowa and doing some fishing along the way. On my return, I stopped at an old friends house and we decided to make our way up to the Elk River in Noel Missouri. Although I didn't catch any giants, it was…
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Fishing in the spring brings big bass and dirty water from rains and runoff. Go shallow with baits that put out a lot of vibration. I was using an Explosive Tackle Wiggle Blade and a square bill crankbait to pull 27lbs from Lake of the Ozarks Grand Glaize Arm with 51 degree water and low…
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The fishing has not been the best but you should still try and get out there this weekend. If you would like to be featured in a report with a photo of your recent catch email us at email@example.com. Watch this report which covers Table Rock Lake, Lake Taneycomo, and Bull Shoals Lake and find out what the Bass, Walleye, and Crappie are going after. We have these episodes every Friday. We are located in Branson Missouri and we hope that you will tune in to watch these videos.
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We have a great video for ya'll today!!
We are back on the legendary Lake Seminole to learn more about summertime grass patterns and some offshore ledge patterns. Our new friends the Whittaker brothers are taking me on the grand tour of summer time spots. We were able to find a school of big bass on a creek channel swing up in Spring Creek.
The fish were in grass holes on the channel edge in around 18ft and they wanted a Texas Rigged Candy Cane in Watermelon Magic with Garlic Scent. Another spot we caught big bass on was a grass hump on the main lake where it comes up to around 8ft with submerged hydrilla..the fish group up in the grass on these humps and chase bait.
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I was also thinking about the panic when lots of scared people try to use it at the same time. What are the benefits of this thing?
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I'd probably leave home like that everyday.
I was at one of their showings when they were near me. That actually is plastic which is pumped into the body and once it hardens you can peel away the rest. But don't ask me how, that's the part I don't know anymore.
Edit: You can stop telling me that they "probably do it on/with acid".
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Reddit : I can see his wee wee.
When I went, the plaque said they dissolve the flesh off the plastic, leaving behind only the vessel casting.
I think this is from Bodies Revealed. I saw in it Tennessee.
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She does a ton of cosplay. more on her instagram
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Dear St. Luke's Parishioners,
With these October days, the fall colors are beginning to make their appearance. On Thursday after dark, the soy beans on our property were harvested. They were out with the combines running with their lights on and getting our work done for us. The harvest is at hand.
Sunday evening 9/25, we enjoyed the S'Mores party in the west parking at Church. I suspect over 100 parents, children and parishioners enjoyed the evening and all the Marshmallows and chocolate seemed to disappear. It was a great evening.
Monday afternoon, I visited my eye doctor for my annual checkup. No change. That evening, the Knights of Columbus held their regular meeting. Lots of plans for upcoming projects were discussed as well as welcoming a new member after the 1st degree ceremony.
Tuesday morning after our study group, I met with Chris McCarville from the Catholic Foundation of Southwest Iowa. He was out meeting pastors in his new role as Executive Director of this foundation. He will share with us the last weekend in October about how individuals can take advantage of this foundation. That afternoon, I visited the 1st grade at St. Luke's School. The RCIA held their session that evening and then I attended the conclusion of the St. Luke's School Board meeting.
On Wednesday 9/28, I had my annual visit to the Dermatologist. He always finds something to take care of. At 5:30 pm that evening, I held a Mass server training for about 12 fourth graders. It is great to have more young people helping out. At the evening RE class, I celebrated the Anointing of the Sick for one of our students who will be in the hospital soon. It is good to let our young people know about this special sacrament.
Thursday 9/29, I met with Kim Lehman from Iowa Catholic Radio. She invited St. Luke's to take part in the "Encounter Jesus" program by listening once a day to Iowa Catholic Radio for a week. Our week will be after the 1st of the new year. More information later.
St. Luke's hosted the luncheon meeting of the Ankeny Ministerial Association at 11:30 Thursday. Thank you to Camha, our School Lunch Nutrition person, for sharing the school lunch with us. After the mass and adoration, I met with a couple to complete their marriage papers and to plan their November wedding.
Friday morning I met with the St. Luke's School 4th graders to train them to be Mass servers. They will begin helping with Friday and weekend masses soon. I then joined my priest's support group at Christ the King rectory for our monthly meeting. I appreciate their support and prayers. Later that afternoon, I met with another couple to begin their marriage preparation for their wedding back home in Minnesota next year.
Saturday I enjoyed a gathering at Gary and Jane Glenn's after mass for a Pit Fire outdoor gathering. It was a beautiful evening with good roasted hot dogs and S'Mores plus other good food. Thanks Gary and Jane.
Sunday we had our 1st 8:30 and 10:30 masses at St. Luke's. We baptized Mila Kay Marie Harbert, daughter of Chris and Tori at the 8:30 am mass. Welcome Mila! There was a nice crowd at the 10:30 mass as well. More
volunteers for the ministries would be appreciated but good participation and attendance. Then I was off to Iowa City for the Annual Priests' workshop.
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34 weeks - on the positive note
The not so good which I will not dwell in this posting is that the morning sickness still the same and start to kick in right after I knew that I am pregnant. But of course like the rest of my pregnancy the gender guessing is the best part ever. We waited and waited until the day that the doctor says - look it's a girl! Guess who has the biggest smile of all. Of course dear hubby. So we spill the news to our boys and Aariz went over the moon while Fawwaz is really upset. When I asked he simply said "Now I can't go around and mandi bogel anymore :(". Among all my kids as of now, he is the drama king of the house, yet so innocent.
Second trimester is where you see me cooking day and night. Is like I'm under cooking spell. I really love cooking and baking and I experimented quite a number of new recipe. I never cooked this much in my entire life. So this must be the baby. Coincide with my new house and my series of housewarming, rather than I cater ( I did once during kenduri doa selamat ) I went on and on cooking for friends and family. Slowly but surely I make sure everyone are full and happy- eating.
Then come the third trimester - there is a mood swing by this time, cooking becoming less and less of my interest now. I developed a new hobby. Home deco - not that I manage to fully deco my house because of the money constraint (yeah no more extras that we can use to buy that 10k painting or to put a 10k playground outside the house or to have 10k worth of landscaping ...sob sob). So we have to settle with what we have left - which make my semi creative mind work hard to think what I can do. First I make hubby to buy some trees...yes our house is togel just like that and I hate it. So now, we have like 7 trees outside the house and 2 inside. Still no canggih manggih landscape but we work with what we have la yer. Then I have plenty of empty walls. So I bought multiple frames from ikea - and wall stickers from viva homes. Till now still resting happily at our nursing room. Of course I come out with all the idea but I need someone to work on it right and that's hubby lah! Sigh don't know when he will start to work on that pulak. Not to mention those ayat2 resting nicely dalam store waiting for their turn to be hung on the wall. The other thing not to forget is to re-design kids room.Yeah earlier when we moved in I have set one room for my eldest, while the second and third can share the other room. Now with the new addition, I've been thinking to move no 1 and 2 to the bigger room while no 3 and 4 stays at the middle room. Means in terms or bedding and all that I have to move around too and buy a new set too. So last few weeks, we bought a super single each for my eldest and second child, leave them at the room where they currently stays in, add in Expedite furniture from Ikea so that they can keep some of their books and toys in the room. The other room where they supposed to move in - we furnish with a cupboard (its empty before just full with toys), add in Expedite and a chest drawer from Ikea so when the time come we can send no 3 and 4 to this room. As of now this serve more as a play room as the toy is all over the place! Then we moved the queen bed to the guest room below, furnish the guest room with small cupboard and chest drawer, and I put baby cot there so that will serve as my confinement room and nursing room. Oh yeah and I bought a small round table to be put next to my wet kitchen. Next is to move my 2 seater sofa from family area second floor to my kitchen dining area. I want to have a small cosy corner that people can sit on the sofa while a few other drink coffee from the round table or from my Island.
They are quite a number of thing I would like to add to the house, like arm chair for the main hall to accompany my L shape sofa, some bean bag for our family area and few bean bag for the play room too!. Again few things have to wait lah kan...as I said tabung dah menyurut and last I check I still considering option to be full time housewife though the offer to do part time still valid. But seriously 4 kids - I know my maid can't cope and I don't feel like putting my kids future to her too haha.
See my good thing posting goes pretty long right! I am looking forward for the new chapter of my life to start! Yeah new addition of the family is always something to look forward. You will wonder how it will impact the family dynamic and all that. I have one super curious boy, one super drama and another super bossy - so what's next ?
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