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Want to live like a very stylish vampire? The home used in the Twilight film opening today, New Moon, as the residence for Edward and
the rest of the Cullen clan is up for sale. Designed by Arthur
Erickson, and renovated in 2001, it is a luxury property with a price
tag to match.
Located in West Vancouver and currently priced at $3,298,000, the over
5000 square foot house has 5 bedrooms, an outdoor pool, a chef's
kitchen AND a koi pond.
See some pictures in the link below. Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 6:42 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Two guys interview Twilight Fans being as awkward as possible. - via youtube Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 6:06 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
This video demonstrates how human eyes and brains, collectively, can be easily tricked. Teaming up together to "read" and process what we see, these visual and cerebral duos occasionally miss cues and leave us with perceptions that are completely wrong. Brace yourself and watch the phenomenon unfold here! - via youtube Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 2:28 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Are you in control of your body? This is a nice little motivational article that ends with a video from Jack Lalane. Basically, it gets one thinking about trying to regain control of one's body and life. The body is a fantastic servant but a hopeless master. The default option for everyone is to let the body decay. The default option for everyone is to eat as one pleases, succumb to short-term pleasures and gain weight. The default option is to take things as they come. The default option results in your body influencing your actions. Your existence is reduced to serving your body.
Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 11:01 am by [submitter anonymized] |
A thus-far anonymous creative has folded global currency into a series of origami money hats. They range from Lincoln with a sideways gangster cap to the Queen of England looking dapper in her trademark baret. Link - via thejailbreak Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 10:26 am by [submitter anonymized] |
All of these directors make a huge profit on their films for a reason. When you are constantly reinventing the way that films are created you tend to attract a crowd. I know that I will be in the line up for the Avatar film because I want to see what George Lucas has been working on. The following directors have all employed the latest and greatest special effect technology to produce some of the most memorable moments on the silver screen. In some cases they’ve gone as far as inventing new technology and filing techniques, and in all cases they’ve inspired filmmakers in their wake.
Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 10:09 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Websites that use the illustrations of trees and the pictures of trees. Trees are often used to represent nature or the environment itself. They can protect us against the sun and storm, they give us the material for building houses and the trees can also give us food. As you’ll see below trees are also powerful sources of inspiration. To prove this statement we have collected a lot of websites that use the pictures of trees, tree vectors, illustrations of trees, etc. Some sites show lonely trees, others show groups of trees or even a shadow of a tree.
Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 8:44 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Interesting old Chinese technique applied in a new fashion on unusual materials. Screen printing is a printing technique that uses a woven mesh to support an ink-blocking stencil.
Link - via artsyspot Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 4:39 am by [submitter anonymized] |
@rtinloo is a continuous art project where people leave personalized toilet papers in public toilets to be picked up and read by others. Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 3:15 am by [submitter anonymized] |
We have already seen cars running on water, wind and sun. Now, employees of a Belgian renewable enbergy company have managed to drive a car that's powered by fats of the animal remains, and the compnay says it's teh world's first. Employees of the Electrawinds office near the Belgian city of Mouscron have created history by driving a modified Audi A4 diesel around for good 24 hours using animal fats as fuel. The toil of nearly two years resulted in creating a car that offers a supposedly green ride.
Link - via greendiary Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 1:25 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Imagine there's a 3" bullet travelling 106mph right to your eyes, is there any gadget good enough to prevent the deadly bullet causing any harm?
Following Japan Self Defense Force SunGlasses
is the one officially recommended by the Japanese military due to the keen
capability to withstand gratuitous amounts of force.
Link Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 12:59 am by [submitter anonymized] |
You're looking at this food, licking your lips.
... until you see the photo where a bowl of oranges is balanced on the tip of a finger, and you realise: These are hand sculpted miniatures!
Note: I had to swap the original source and the via, because her blog right now has not the best pictures on the front page. AiClay is an amazingly talented young woman from Sinagpore. She says she likes making food from non European cultures, but "sometimes I can't run away from the occasional cupcakes or cake!
Link - via aiclay Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 8:05 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Lots of people out there are 'writing a script'. But how hard is it to actually do? What are your chances of hitting it big? Since there are always several questions at any given time about selling scripts, what the process is, etc., I thought I would start a post that will give everyone an idea of what to expect from the industry. I called this post ‘Reality Check’ because, in all likelihood, that’s going to be the first check you’ll get in this industry.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 7:47 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Out in the world now, there are millions of children and parents trying to figure out what to give the teacher. ooo! Here's something with an apple on it! Teachers, apples... she'll love it!
Well I'm here to tell you that no, they won't. If you were an accountant would you want your whole house with a calculator and abacus decor? Earrings with numbers on them? Balance books for every Christmas present? No. So please, spare the teachers!
This well researched article is a list in three parts of 20 things that teachers, though they'll appreciate the sentiment, don't really want to get. Some are repetitive, some are annoying, some are disturbing, some inappropriate, some are arrogant, and some, just not good if you're trying to be original.
Please remember: teachers are people too.
Links to the first part of the rant only. There's also a list of what to give to teachers. And soon a list of what teachers wish they could ask for. Framed Photos of your Child:
I suppose the sentiment is that we won't forget your child. But as with the mugs and the apples: Where are you expecting us to put this? On the mantlepiece along with the photos of our own biological children, nieces and nephews, husbands and wives, parents, grandparents, cats, dogs, boyfriend, girlfriend, holiday snaps with friends?
Don't you think it's a little out of place? A little self centred to think your child goes into that category? Your child is not our beloved little cousin or our baby, no matter how sweet he or she was. We're not running an orphanage or teaching the same group of kids for a 12 year period, nor are your children our friends or youth group members. Perhaps some other teachers can help me explain this concept.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 6:36 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Because revisionist history is always the best history. Welcome to the musket show. - via youtube Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 6:21 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Did you ask your parents to buy you a small cute hamster? Or maybe you had one and it was your best pal? Then you should definitely appreciate the true value of this unusual business idea.
For a moderate price of 99 EUR you can try out a role of hamster on Hemster’s Villa in Nantes, France. The owners of this french hotel offer customers a unique possibility to spend a night at the 18th century careteker’s room, designed to give the impression of living in a hamster’s cage. Do not miss the opportunity to try this attraction now as later it might get pricey: room will be refurbished because hotel owners decided that apart from all other amenities, “modern hamsters” need Wi-Fi and huge LCD TVs.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 1:47 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Just what every child needs - a $2500 titanium tricycle! Every parent wants the best for their child. For most, "the best" includes a safe environment, warm meals and a great education. For a privileged few it may also include some fancy gadgets and special, well-deserved gifts. These Ridiculously Expensive Kids Toys, take that idea to a whole new level - a well-known level called Spoiled. So as the holiday season approaches and kids start to make their wish lists, be sure to keep them far away from this one.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 12:28 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
The Pangolin Bag is made of recycled truck inner tubes that are held
together by a wing nut. The layers overlap to create a bad-ass spiky
retractable shell, which is why it's named after a scaly anteater. Handmade Fair trade backpack Pangolin for men and women. Urban backpack made of recycled inner tubes of trucks. The design of this backpack is very inventive and striking by using overlapping sliding parts, it seems like a Pangolin. The parts are alternately covered with recycled inner tubes of trucks attached to each other with a wing nut. Large capacity bag with pockets for notebooks, pens, MP3 and cell phone with double adjustable back straps and handle.
Link - via coolmaterial Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 12:22 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
Award-winning photographer Marco Grob is making his mark in advertising and editorial circles with his high-impact fashion and portrait imagery. To satisfy his high-end commercial clients—Adidas, Tag Heuer, BBC, ARD, UBS, Nike, and Louis Vuitton—and editorial clients—GQ, Vanity Fair, Marie Claire, Elle, Vogue, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Zeit Magazin—New York-based, Swiss-born Grob has relied on Hasselblad equipment exclusively throughout his career. Link - via marcogrob Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 12:14 pm by [submitter anonymized] |
World Toilet Day is Thursday, November 19 and Water For People wants to get people talking about toilets—a topic not often discussed in everyday conversation. More than 6,000 people die every day, including 4,000 children, from diseases caused by poor sanitation and unsafe water. We’re making strides in improving water, but unsafe or a complete lack of toilets is still not capturing enough of the world’s attention to speed support to the communities that need help the most. We’ve created 3 E-cards to get people talking. Please share with your friends, family, and anyone else think of.
Link - via molestache Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 11:56 am by [submitter anonymized] |
There are many benefits of having your music collection digitally archived: it's much more portable, easy to share with friends and takes up a lot less space than CDs and vinyls. But even the most zen-like minimalist would admit that there's nothing quite like buying a new album and exploring all the goodies it offers. Unfortunately, as we move deeper into the digital world, these experiences are going to get fewer and farther between. We stand to lose the excitement of coming home from the shop with a brand new record, slowly unwrapping it, exploring the liner notes, sitting down and listening to it in its entirety. More importantly, perhaps, we could lose record sleeve artwork, as record labels will no longer be willing to invest in something that will only ever be viewed as a tiny thumbnail on an iPod.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 11:44 am by [submitter anonymized] |
The Recycled Art Co. built this brilliant one-of-a-kind map of the United States where every state is represented by a slice of its license plate. It's still available to purchase for $1,850.00.
Quite a steal for such an inventive and unique piece of art. This United States Map will look great in any setting and is a great conversation piece. It measures about 28 inches by 52 inches.
Link - via thejailbreak Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 10:38 am by [submitter anonymized] |
The violent deaths of these influential figures are still important today. There is a reason why many of us still read Shakespear's Julius Caesar. Nothing unsettles a country’s politics and people like the assassination of their leader. That leader doesn’t always have to be political; often it’s just a strong and influential voice, but that person’s death can send shock waves through a country and sometimes the international community at large. As we near the anniversary of the assassination of JFK, here’s a short list of the most politically disastrous assassinations in history.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 10:37 am by [submitter anonymized] |
This foot lotion ad from Germany features singing feet! A nice idea, in the tradition of Bauhaus and Cabaret. - via eisfuss Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 10:18 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Amazing .. Instead of drawing graffiti on the walls, a New York street artist Ellis Gallagher decided to use the shadows that lamp posts are making to create street art.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 7:53 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Feel free to see Magento-powered sites that are enhanced by Flash elements It’s so nice to see Flash elements incorporated into Magento sites. Whether the designer chooses a slide show, a Flash animated menu or any other Flash effect; he adds sophisticated interactivity to his project.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 7:49 am by [submitter anonymized] |
They love McDonald's...
We love their weirdness!
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 7:26 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Name means everything. In this case it means that someone didn't believed in himself. Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 7:15 am by [submitter anonymized] |
Great paintings and illustrations with stron Japanese influence by Belgium artist "Sybile". Have a look at these beautiful and inspiring paintings and illustrations with strongly present Asian influence made by an artist that presents herself under the name Sybile.
Link Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 6:16 am by [submitter anonymized] |
You've got to love this little app from DDB, made to save paper and fabulously simple.
The app is called "Save paper, save trees" - massively inventive. Basically, once the app is installed, any time the user goes to print anything, the cursor changes to a chainsaw, and a message pops up saying "Save paper, save trees. Please do not print out this e-mail. Thank you!".
If you go ahead and print anyway, it makes the sound of wood tearing and trees falling. If you change your mind, the saw stops and birdsong plays.
We're surprised nobody thought of it before, and it is a little sanctimonious, but it's a nice effort nonetheless.
Link - via frederiksamuel Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 5:45 am by [submitter anonymized] |
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