I've been listening to a lot of Basia Bulat lately. Definitely check her out and watch this video, it's adorable. At one point a jester steals one of the bears drum sticks, but the bear keeps drumming... What's not to love!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Oil reaches Louisiana shores - The Big Picture - Boston.com
So very, very sad. Lets get it together folks!
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Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Art history in stick figures
I'm becoming more and more infatuated with all things creative. Soon I'll be painting, knitting and baking daily.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Final Frame: Twins…Obviously!
I love this movie. It was one of a handful that I watched on repeat after school. And the message is a good one too. Crafty folk.
Final Frame: Twins…Obviously!: "
iPad: My name is iPad and I am your twin brother.
iPod Touch: Oh, obviously! The moment I sat down I thought I was looking into a mirror.
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iPad: My name is iPad and I am your twin brother.iPod Touch: Oh, obviously! The moment I sat down I thought I was looking into a mirror.
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tinyparcels:oldfilmsflicker
It's in my top 5 movies ever. It's also number 1 for romance and possibly even foreign. I love this movie.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
warningdontreadthis:palahniukandchocolate:(via nerdyx3)
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Recycle an Old Book Into a Journal [Crafts]
I've seen a few of these; pretty snazzy. And they make an adorable, home-made gift.
We've featured a number of things to do with old books, but what better use for an old book than turning into a new book? Craft blog Craftzine highlights the best way to turn an old book into a new, blank journal. More »
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10 Coolest USB Devices …
Ok, this redeems the site... slightly.
You probably spend more time at work, in front of your computer, than you do at home, or anywhere else. Why not make your home-away-from-home a little more comfortable and personal? I’m not talking about a set of framed photos of your sweetheart or kids, or a squeezing stress ball, or that calendar with the cute little kitties. Try some of these super-cool USB devices!
1. Retro Lamp
Price: $7.95 at perpetualkid.com
Available in cheery orange, nifty green, bright blue, or pretty purple, this cool little lamp plugs directly into your USB port to help shed some much-needed light! Its flexible neck allows you to twist and turn it any which way, and it has a handy on/off switch.
2. Robot USB Flash Drive
Price: $24.99 at girlzlyfe.com
Remember those wind-up tin robot toys? These are similar, but they hide a neat little USB storage device in their clever little feet! Choose one of three colors (pink, black, or red) and enjoy 1 GB of storage in a little robot just over 2 inches tall. His eyes light up and flash during data transfers… cool!
3. Marc Jacobs USB Hub Cassette
Price: $15.00 at marcjacobs.com
Choose from one of four cool retro-styled cassette designs, and go from one puny USB port to three. Alas, you can’t buy this online… but it’s well worth the trip to any Marc Jacobs retail store, isn’t it? My fave is the “Melt Mix” design with the sweet little red hearts…
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
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8 Ways to Discover New Music …
I'm giving up on this website....It looks like a useful post then they list "CD swaps" and "local music scene". This would only ever be helpful if the person reading it was a complete moron.
I love music. Love love love it! I’m always on the prowl for new melodies to dance to and new songs to sing horribly in the shower. I can easily spend hours searching for great stuff to upload to my iPod. Anyone that knows me would probably tell you that my love of music is up there with how much I love my Mom. Okay, maybe not that much, but definitely close. As a music fiend, let me share my secrets! Here are 8 ways to discover new music…
1. Music blogs
Photo Credit: Ed Yourdon
The internet is overflowing with music blogs from all over the world. You can find many that offer free, legal daily downloads. No matter what your favorite genre is you can find someone, somewhere that has made it their mission to bring you the latest hit makers.
2. CD swaps
Photo Credit: FatoOoma Qatar ~
Websites like swap-bot.com or online music groups like Yahoo’s The Mix Fix can be great resources for new music. Depending on the swap partner you’ve been assigned you’re able to get your hands on music that hasn’t made it big in your area yet, isn’t something you’d normally listen to, or is a great underground track you haven’t heard. If joining a group sounds like too much work, rifle through your friend’s CD collection. She’s bound to have something that is new to you!
3. Online music engines
Photo Credit: Eddie James
Lala, Pandora or my personal favorite, Lastfm are great resources for new music. Pandora.com lets you vote on music you hear until it builds a special station tailored exactly to your likings. Lala.com provides a wide array of music that is reasonably priced at 10 cents for streaming or 89 cents to buy as an MP3. You can also upload your entire music library and then stream it from any computer. Lastfm.com pays close attention to what songs you listen to and how often then makes suggestions for you. Exclusive downloads are also available.
"Fit Philanthropy: 22-Year-Old Rows Across Atlantic for Water
What a way to raise awareness!
Filed under: Fitness, Motivation
With two oars and one strong sense of determination, 22-year-old Katie Spotz recently became the youngest person ever to complete a solo row across the Atlantic Ocean and the first American to row continent to continent.But those accomplishments are only secondary to her bigger goal of raising money and awareness for the one billion people on this planet who don't have access to safe drinking water.
'My college professor once told me that 'the war of the future will be on water' and that really stuck with me,' Spotz said. So, even though the Ohio native had only begun rowing a year and a half ago, she felt the need to spend time on the water for those who don't have any.
Seventy days and 3,000 miles later, Spotz has done just that. Her initial goal was to raise $30,000 for the Blue Planet Run Foundation -- a nonprofit organization that provides clean drinking water to impoverished communities. But keeping within her 'go big or go home' style, Katie has more than doubled this goal by raising $75,000. 'This money will go a long way,' she said. 'It will give 2,500 people clean drinking water who didn't have it before, including people in Haiti.'
Spotz admits that spending two and a half months rowing from Africa to South America by herself was not easy. 'Some days I wished I was back on land,' she said. 'But other days, there was no place else I'd rather be.'
Existing on a diet of dried fruit, dehydrated meals and energy bars, Spotz never stopped or had any support crew along the way. She spent an average of 10 hours a day rowing and at night she slept in an eight-foot coffin-like cabin to catch some sleep when she could. 'I was sleep deprived out there and that played on my emotions,' she admitted, 'but I never lost sight of my goal. I would tell myself, 'just keep rowing.''
Some would assume that this cross-Atlantic row is a big enough event for one lifetime, but to Spotz, it just gets added to an already lengthy list of accomplishments. At age 18, she ran her first marathon. Since then, she has cycled 3,300 miles across the United States from Seattle to D.C., run 150 miles across the Mojave Desert, placed first in her age group for a half-Ironman (1.2 mi. swim, 56 mi. bike, 13.1 mi. run) and completed a 62-mile ultra marathon in Australia. Spotz was also the first person to swim the entire length of the 325-mile Allegheny River, averaging 12 to 15 miles a day.
'One of the biggest things that holds us back is ourselves,' Spotz said. 'We have to question that and challenge that. I get curious to see how far I can go.'
Hard to believe she's only 22. Makes you wonder what her resume will look like in another 22 years.
For more information about Katie's journey or to help the Blue Planet Run Foundation, visit rowforwater.com.
Want more inspiration? Take a look at this person's incredible journey.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Oh, How Significant We Are
Awesome.
...Why would you ever waste a day worrying about anything? - or think you should have done this or could have done that? Wake up to the WTF of it all and enjoy the ride. Look up and be in awe of the grand view. Be grateful and remind others of this miraculous now. It's your home after all.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Game Boy's Super Mario Land Gets Rap Song
Friend shared this on Reader. Hilarious and inspiring. Make music!
NOTE: Song is arguably NSFW due to language like balls and the f word.
This is a pretty funny rap song about Super Mario Land for the Game Boy. It's particularly worth watching if you ever played the game. I had it and I'm proud to announce that not only did I beat it, I smoked it. Mmmm, plastic fumes. Get in my brain!
Epic Super Mario Land Rap [collegehumor]
Thanks to Janice, who beat the game, then around the bush because she doesn't like to brag. Come on, be proud."
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I Feel So Insignificant, Hold Me: A Video Of The Known Universe (SPOILER: It's Huuuge)
I Feel So Insignificant, Hold Me: A Video Of The Known Universe (SPOILER: It's Huuuge): "
Have you ever gotten really stoned and thought about how insignificant we are in the grand scheme of the universe? I mean, sure God watches us like his little pets, but how many other planets and galaxies of pets does he have out there? Also, where did you get this weed? This is some good-ass weed! Where was I? Right -- we should totally make Rice Crispy Treats but with Cocoa Pebbles and Golden Grahams instead of Rice Crispies. *high five!* Now get on that.
Humbling video: The Known Universe makes you feel like a speck [dvice]"
Have you ever gotten really stoned and thought about how insignificant we are in the grand scheme of the universe? I mean, sure God watches us like his little pets, but how many other planets and galaxies of pets does he have out there? Also, where did you get this weed? This is some good-ass weed! Where was I? Right -- we should totally make Rice Crispy Treats but with Cocoa Pebbles and Golden Grahams instead of Rice Crispies. *high five!* Now get on that.
Humbling video: The Known Universe makes you feel like a speck [dvice]"
The Grandiose Decay of Abandoned Detroit [Modern Ruins]
The Grandiose Decay of Abandoned Detroit [Modern Ruins]: "
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Nearly a third of Detroit's homes are vacant, and along with the residences, the city's stately hotels and cultural centers have been abandoned as well, falling into dramatic disrepair, their grand ruins still showing the promises of a once-booming city.
Ruins of Detroit [Yves Marchand & Romain Meffre Photography via Twitter]
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