Archive for May, 2007
Thursday, May 31st, 2007
As much as I hate plugging sales, Urban Outfitters has one going on now that’s pretty good. For whatever reason, I am also subscribed to their mailing list (God knows I need to feel bad about the lack of redonk leggings and huge f-cking belts in my wardrobe every Tuesday), and I just got […]
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Wednesday, May 30th, 2007
Working with computers for so long, sometimes I forget that not everybody knows about shortcuts that would make using computers easier. Here is a list of my most commonly used shortcuts! (For Mac, replace ctrl with the apple key next to the space bar)
General (these shortcuts will work in most programs, including graphic editing […]
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Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
This post was meant for Memorial Day, but I was too busy running around to put it together!
One common theme in war is the power of art, which is produced by all parties involved. I created an extensive presentation for a peace studies class last year about the art of war because I believe […]
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Sunday, May 27th, 2007
The early bird gets the worm, but what are human benefits for getting up early? I have to take this article to heart as for most of the summer I will be getting up really early to work at my internship, which starts at 9am, but involves a one-hour long commute, and of […]
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Sunday, May 27th, 2007
We’ve learned from Jurassic Park how survival of the fittest can include the changing of one species’ sex. Amphibians do it when numbers of the opposite sex are low. But what happens when they aren’t in charge of their own sex-changing? Scientists have tested the impact of this by adding synthetic […]
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Thursday, May 24th, 2007
Having been both blessed and cursed with incredibly pale, sensitive Irish skin, I have tried my share of skin care products with a wide range of results and disasters. Finally, I have a set skin care routine that I am happy to share with others who suffer from dry, easily irritated skin!
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Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007
For those who have never had mochi, or Japanese rice cake, you are missing out on a awesome treat. Mochi is made when rice is pounded into a sticky substance. Daifuku is a variation of mochi in which it is formed into balls, usually containing something inside such as sweet bean paste. […]
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Monday, May 21st, 2007
I had to do a double-take when I read the product description for this:
Ballistic nylon skillfully hand crafted into this bullet proof corsage. For this age of high perceived threat, wear close to your heart or anywhere you may feel need to protect.
A bullet proof corsage? I guess if you’re planning to re-enact some […]
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Sunday, May 20th, 2007
Artist: Björk
Title: Volta
Label: Atlantic
Release Date: May 8, 2007
Rating: 3.5/5
Music Videos: Earth Intruders
This album gives me mixed feelings! Definitely keeping with the experimentation, Björk pushes her talents even further in this new album. However, I found some of the songs bland on the first few times that I listened to them–not usually a good […]
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Saturday, May 19th, 2007
Startdrawing.org made a post a little while ago featuring Inoue Takehiko, the artist behind the famous manga series Slam Dunk. Here they posted several YouTube links to commercials for Shiseido UNO Anti-Oily Hair Wax that combine Takehiko’s artistry with live action as well. They are simply amazing to watch, and combine elements of […]
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