Новости за 03.08.2016

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Mystical fairies looking after us, guiding us, keeping watch over us—it’s not a bad idea, really. We could all use a fairy godmother or godfather every once in a while. Think about how many of us wish Harry was real and there was a place called Hogwarts; why not want to cling to the idea of fantasy? Sometimes the fantastical life is far more interesting and engaging than real life. At least, I think so sometimes, which is why I make up characters and stories and plot lines and write ...... Читать дальше...

A London commemorative plaque for every day in 2016. 

The plaques are selected from all walks of life, and all points of the London compass – and I'm taking requests too!

DROP ME A LINE or leave a comment below if you'd like to nominate a plaque for inclusion in the series

Daniel Defoe is well commemorated in Stoke Newington. As well as his plaque – pictured here – there was the Daniel ...

1 | I.Cono 0725 Wall Sconce by Vibia (Lumens, $775) 2 | Hector Wall Sconce by Peter Bowles for Original BTC (Design Within Reach, $269) 3 | AJ Outdoor Wall Sconce by Arne Jacobsen for Louis Poulsen (Design Within Reach, $998) 4 | Lampe Gras Model 214 Wall Lamp by Bernard-Albin Gras (Design Within Reach, $580) 5 | Light Spring Double by Ron Gilad (

A Quick Primer on Rough In Plumbing

Rough in plumbing is, as its name suggests, basically a “rough draft” of your plumbing installation. The point is to get a diagram of your plumbing skeleton in place, a static and unchanging framework upon which you’ll complete your plumbing installation. This is beneficial because, once your rough in is approved, you can move forward with your construction or remodel or plumbing appliance installation without having real plumbing pipes getting in the way or posing an obstacle... Читать дальше...

When I strolled into my local Debenhams a few months back to see that my beloved Burberry counter had been replaced by Make Up Forever; I have to say I was a little disappointed. Though I’d heard a lot of good things about the brand, I had never really felt particularly drawn towards any of their products. However, after seeing a few of my favorite ladies online testing them out, I found myself in there browsing one lunch time, and before I ...

Seven great works from the genius who changed the world. by Paul J. Pelkonen

Somewhere around three-quarters of the way through the ten articles lay month chronicling the life and major stage works of Richard Wagner I started thinking about who I was going to write about next, I thought for maybe ten seconds and decided that the next composer in our spotlight will be Mozart.

Although he only loved ...

Because it’s easily the most badass competition in the city

Photo Credit: Youtube

Tomorrow morning at 10am, 50,000 rubber ducks are leaving the bathtub and diving into the Chicago River for a splashy race to the finish line at the 11th annual Windy City Rubber Ducky Derby.

If you’re on board to check out the cutest things to ever float in the Chicago River, make your way to The Wrigley Building at 400 North Michigan Avenue where you can enjoy ...

the monsters in my cupboard

we had monsters in our house.
they had come uninvited, of course, and they wouldn't go away.
hush

we had monsters in our house. they had come uninvited, of course, and they wouldn't go away so we stuffed them in my cupboard
we thought we had hid them well.
only they didn't like it - at all.

we had monsters in our house and we stuffed them in my cupboard where they took all the space but didn't like it there at all
we thought they... Читать дальше...

Controversy is a powerful tool. It’s something that can launch your band to a shocking amount of success with minimal effort. I’m not saying that you should go out seeking controversy by posting offensive statuses or being an asshole – but there certainly is a way to leverage controversy in order to get the whole world talking about your band and getting things moving forward in a surprisingly productive way. As silly as it might sound if you can figure out how to leverage controversy to your... Читать дальше...

Gee, I wonder which “poor” people they are trying to assist…

From Sacramento Bee: Advocates for the poor are demanding that the California Department of Motor Vehicles stop suspending the driver licenses of people who fail to pay traffic fines or appear in court.

Monday’s letter from Bay Area Legal Aid, the ACLU of Northern California, Western Center on Law and Poverty and others alleges that the DMV lacks the authority to suspend licenses at the request of court officials. That’s... Читать дальше...

I'm a huge fan of checking out how everyone else spends their working day. It's fun to see what kind of work environment others thrive in and maybe get a feel for what may help me thrive!
via abduzeedo
Most jobs have similar things or tasks that become monotonous and a simple change in the work environment can really help overcome that dreaded feeling.

Michael L.

It has to be understood by politicians and educators that when Arab students, and their white western allies, gather in quads in Europe and the United States, within their respective universities, and wave around Palestinian flags and chant "Intifada! Intifada! Long live the intifada!," that they are quite literally calling for the murder of Jews.

This latest intifada over in Israel has been particularly fun. They call it "the stabbing intifada" or "the car ramming intifada" but whatever they call it... Читать дальше...

I received an email doing publicity for an American "international medical school", it's mainly padding but here's the fun part:

Historically, graduates of international medical schools have been far more likely to practice in non-urban areas with primary-care shortages than their U.S.-trained counterparts.

Twenty percent of the U.S. population lives in rural settings; only 10 percent of doctors practice there.

Rural communities have 20 percent fewer doctors per person than their urban counterparts. Читать дальше...

#Heatcure, The Future of Haircare by Redken

Redken’s complete backbar to retail solution for total hair restoration, even 10 washes later

Just imagine, one of the biggest culprits of damaged hair – heat – is actually the most effective way to restore damage and revive the look and feel of healthy hair. Six years in the making, Redken is excited to introduce NEW Heatcure Professional, a breakthrough heat-activated salon service and at-home self-heating treatment designed to restore damaged and overly-processed hair. Читать дальше...

Suicide Squad is aiming to ...

Decisions, decisions. Life is ...

In the I-know-this-isn’t-the-most-important-decision-in-the-world department:

Hello! Happy British Summertime – hope everyones enjoying the sporadic sunshine and frequnt showers! Just a quick Kitchen Bites for you all this month.

It’s no secret that thousands of startups from all industries have been mushrooming across the country, especially in the last two years. This month a research firm revealed that a staggering 40 percent of these startups have already shut operations.  While lack of sufficient funding, core skills and shoddy marketing are few of the top … Continue reading "Crash Course in Public Relations for Startups"

Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue, Monywa, Sagaing, Myanmar (Burma), Southeast Asia. The Bodhi Tataung Laykyun Sekkya standing Buddha statue; at 116 metres, it is the second tallest statue in the world (and second tallest Buddha). It is located at the back of a large religious site with bodhi trees, gardens containing hundreds of sitting Buddhas, and a huge reclining Buddha lying in front of the Laykyun Sekkya.The interior of the main structure features depictions of Buddhist teachings... Читать дальше...

Tanzania is the largest country in East Africa, bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north; Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. Shortly after achieving independence from Britain in the early 1960s, Tanganyika and Zanzibar merged to form the United Republic of Tanzania in 1964. One-party rule ended in 1995 with the first democratic elections held in the country since ...

The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean off East Africa, known for its beaches, coral reefs, diving, nature reserves and rare wildlife such as giant Aldabra tortoises The Seychelles are about as close to paradise as you can get: once you've felt the sand between your toes here, beach holidays will never be the same again. Made up of 115 topical islands in all, the Seychelles archipelago is a destination where white, sandy beaches are as pure as the driven snow; ...

You don’t have to call in grading experts and other structural landscaping professionals in order to add a high-quality, outdoor water feature to your property. Many families are opting for above ground pools installation in place of in-ground developments. Following are several reasons why.