February 8th, 2010 Uncategorized • 0 Kommentare •
One of the worlds most sought after designers, Zang Toi creates glamorous garments women can actually wear. See FLYP’s entire story at http://www.flypmedia.com/is…
February 6th, 2010 Scoop • 0 Kommentare •
Ah heck. Another image spoiled. Or should we say myth? For years I thought the BMW roundel logo was intended to represent a spinning propellor, acknowledging the firm's historic role in aviation. Powering the altitude record holder back in the 20s, for example. I've even written about the logo's history as though it were fact, in blogs and newspaper articles. Now we learn that it just isn't true.
Seems the original blue and white logo was featured in a 1929 ad that placed the BMW roundel over the spinning propellors of an airplane, and this led to the belief that the company's logo was tied to its aviation history. In a recent article in the New York Times the long-running myth was corrected by Anne Schmidt-Possiwal of the BMW Museum in Munich. The true origin turns out to be the state colors of Bavaria. Thanks, Anne, but I still prefer to visualise a spinning prop driven by a great aviation engine. It appeals to my romantic instincts.
[Source: Autoblog via The New York Times]
By: Daniel Source
February 6th, 2010 Uncategorized • 0 Kommentare •
February 5th, 2010 Uncategorized • 45 Kommentares •
… made from old toddler’s wool sweater.
fulled the sweater in washing machine, chopped off the sleeves, added crocheted edgings, sequins and beads. Voila!
my original article for this upcycled DIY project is available on our homepage (sry, in estonian only):
craftwerk.ee/tarbetusttarvilikuks
there’ll be more projects coming soon.
i just hope that pictures tell the thousand words and you’ll be able to find some inspiration even without understanding the text :)
Source: MarianneS
February 4th, 2010 Uncategorized • 0 Kommentare •
Fruit is consumed in its various forms by many of us, and there are even people who maintain exclusively fruit, or fruitarian diets. Some do it for religious or moral reasons, but the main appeal of fruit to many health-conscious people, is that it can help with an easy transition or even adjunct to a raw food only diet, with the inherent benefit of taste and texture appeal. Raw vegetable diets may not provide this. The opposing arguments however, of consuming only fruit will be the issues of inadequate nutrition and high sugar content. Obvious dangers exist here for diabetics. To be more specific, there will be pros and cons, such as the relatively low protein content, and lower amounts of key vitamins. and minerals. Having said that, there are well documented detox diets, which consist of fruit juice alone. Fruit diets have been associated with almost miraculous cures for many people suffering from serious health issues. If you have plans on starting a fruit only diet, consultation with a doctor is absolutely vital. There are many fruits, and their value in your diet will vary considerably.
- good for weight loss
- detox effect
- high taste sensation
- spiritual and moral benefits
Personally, I have never relied on fruit as my sole source of nutrition, rather combining it with a predominantly vegetarian diet which has a good spread of grains, legumes and green vegetables. At times I have experimented with a so-called ‘fruit only’ day for reasons of variety. On those days, which are no more frequent than once per week, I have experienced a sensation that your body is taking a bit of a break from the complicated job of digestion, along with a mild detox effect, where no meat or cooked food is consumed for a period of 24 hours. My favorites are oranges, apples, kiwi fruit, strawberries and bananas. Your personal research will be the best approach here. For more information on diets, best cures and general health information, please visit the sites mentioned below.
Author:
Te Laston is a partner in ISIS Creations, an Australian web developer, who are the producers of a group of health and lifestyle blogs. The main site is http://www.bestcure.com and the weight loss blog is http://overweight.bestcure.com/
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
February 3rd, 2010 Uncategorized • 10 Kommentares •
Combine new technology with old for a retro bluetooth handset that will get people talking. Get the PDF for this project here: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2010… More great projects at http://www.makezine.com
February 1st, 2010 Uncategorized • 0 Kommentare •
January 30th, 2010 Uncategorized • 65 Kommentares •
Saw this guy in the Maldives, I had to lay on my stomach for what seemed like an eternity waiting for him to come out of his shell … when he did I had to be VERY quick!
The strawberry land hermit crab (Coenobita perlatus) is a species of terrestrial hermit crab. It prefers shells with a round opening like turbo shells and tonna shells.
Coenobita perlatus have pronounced striations (stitch marks) on their large pincer (about 4-7 of them) in a pattern similar to Coenobita rugosus and to a lesser extent Coenobita compressus. They are noted for their bright red colouring and white granual markings. They can be 18 mm in length.
Juvelines are white with red antennae, but as they grow and moult, their orange and red colouring appears. During their younger years, they are more of a pale red or orange colour. As adults, they are very red. Their eyestalks are the same colour as their body and are thick. Their walking legs are thick and strong for climbing.
C. perlatus are native to the Indo-Pacific region, specifically Madagascar, Japan, and Australia and in other areas around the Red Sea and the Pacific. However, they have spread to other Atlantic regions because humans have brought them there. Still, they have a harder time surving on Cape Cod (Massachusetts) than they do in Kapiti Island (a small island off the coast of Paraparaumu, New Zealand).
In Australia they are restricted to islands and coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef where they have been found to scavenge on sea terns, tortoise eggs and other crabs.
They are most active at a relative humidity of about 80% and a temperature of about 80°F (27°C).
They can live for around 30 years in the wild. In captivity they have been known to live for about 32 years.
Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coenobita_perlatus
Source: jogorman
January 29th, 2010 Uncategorized • 0 Kommentare •
Buying a car is no longer a luxury, but a necessity today. Even so, owning one is still beyond the reach of the average person. An auto loan is the answer to overcome this monetary hurdle.
Since a loan would require periodical repayments to be made, an assessment of the monthly family expenses would be helpful in deciding how much ought to be allocated toward car repayments. Though a twenty percent spend from the monthly budget is advised by expert opinion, it must be determined on a personal basis, of course.
However, before applying for the car loan, one needs to make sure what one wants and how much it will cost. The search for a suitable make and model should begin keeping in mind the family?s size, lifestyle, and what one can afford. This would include the options of a new or used machine. A balanced approach would be best when selecting a model. The sports coupe may look fabulous, but may not suit your budget, or your needs. The more sober sedan may be the right one for you.
If you decide in favor of a new machine, being aware of the manufacturer?s rebates and concessions on offer would be prudent. Magazines, such as Automotive news, Consumer News, New Car Price Service, etc., are a rich and reliable source of such information, which include dealer costs for various makes and models. You could check for other free deals too, such as extended warranties, free accessories, etc.
It is a good idea to gather as much information as possible before actually buying your car. Researching on the web, talking to various dealers, collecting and studying brochures and other material would be a good way to begin. In addition, you could put together a folder with all the information you?ve garnered, to show the dealer whom you?re buying from, to let him know exactly what you have in mind. This has the added advantage of telling your dealer that you are aware of other options available, along with the prices. You could also keep him guessing about whether you actually will buy from him, or go to a competitor, to get the best deal from your car dealer.
You can get your purchase financed through a bank, credit union or even the dealer, or any other financial institution. The preferable option would be to get a prior approval from a credit union, as their interest rates are generally lower than the bank. Keep in mind that interest rates for new cars are lower than those applicable to used cars, and that the period of repayment for the new ones is also longer. However, the interest rates for a very long repayment schedule of 72 or 84 months will eventually cost much more, which will be advisable to avoid.
Once you?ve taken care of the nitty-gritty involved in choosing the car you always wanted and getting the loan for it, drive home in your dream car, confident that you have got the best deal against your loan.
Author:
Joe Kenny writes for SelectLoans.co.uk, a UK personal loan comparison site, visit us today for information on all loan topics including UK car loans and links to leading UK providers.
Our Site: http://www.selectloans.co.uk/
Article Source: EzineArticles.com
January 27th, 2010 Uncategorized • 10 Kommentares •
Apple Tablet, iPhone 4.0, Touch Screen iMacs?, MacBook Pro Refresh and updates to the iLife/iWork applications.
What do you think is going to happen?
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