December 2007
How Do You Cope with an Aging Parent? [Ask The... →
It happens sooner or later: our parents grow older and we’re challenged with the task of choosing the best care for our loved ones. The AGIS Carestation blog suggests a four-step plan to prepare for caregiving. First, understand your parent’s situation and take care of any immediate concerns. Prepare a checklist, especially if it’s difficult to focus during a health crisis....
We Loved 'Em, And They're Gone →
Bobbi isn’t the first waitress to fall for her manager, but she and Dale both got fired from Sonny’s. On the lighter side, check out this hilarious (and, in spots, oddly touching) collection of bad mall-studio pictures on list of the day. Some of the captions are perfect—I especially got a laugh out of “Looks like this was dad’s idea.” _________________________...
Museum Quality →
And you thought the Nikon D3 was expensive? Oh no no no. (And the sad thing? It never gets to take any pictures….) _________________ Mike (Thanks to Micah Marty)
Install Leopard with Your iPod [How To] →
I’ve got a bad habit of losing or scratching up my optical media, which is why one of the first things I do when I buy a new operating system—like Leopard—is copy an image of the disc to my hard drive. Once it’s in the digital realm on my hard drive, I can rest assured that no carelessness on my part will result in a $100+ coaster. But how do you use that disk image now that...
TSA Limits Lithium Batteries on Airplanes →
yali writes “The U.S. Transportation and Security Administration has issued new rules limiting travel with lithium batteries. As of January 1, no spare lithium batteries are allowed in checked luggage. Batteries carried in the cabin are subject to limitations on per-battery and total lithium content, and spare batteries must have the terminals covered. If you’re returning home from the...
Alu Sled →
The Alu Sled ($610) will save your ass, literally. Sporting a lightweight aluminum frame, this high-tech sled features an ergonomically designed polycarbonate seat, polyethylene runners, and a strategically placed shock… Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Miku’s Photo A Day →
gx100 in paris
Main Page - Camerapedia.org →
nuff said
pseudogreen: Disabling Spotlight in Leopard →
nuff said
Hajj - The Pilgrimage. →
Hajj - The Pilgrimage.About more than 2 million Muslims from various countries visited the holy city of Mecca to make the spiritual pilgrimage known as The Hajj this year. (Image credit: Fishki).
The Hajj that is pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah), is the largest annual pilgrimage in the world. It is the fifth pillar of Islam, an obligation that must be carried out at least once in their lifetime...
18 year-old entertainment design hopefuls blog... →
Hey all you slacker ID school-foolios: take note of 18 year-old high school seniors Danny (top sketch) and Robert (bottom sketch) who’ve taken the initiative to blog their entertainment design concepts and post the info on our discussion boards. And to all you hard-working star students and seasoned professionals: they’d love your comments and feedback so check them...
Most expensive Starbucks beverage →
A 13 shot “Venti” soy hazelnut vanilla cinnamon white mocha with extra white mocha and caramel is the most expensive concoction money can buy at Starbucks, according to Billy Chasen. Undoubtedly sugary and chemical-laced, at a whopping $13.76 (or $12.70?), it qualifies as legitimate last-minute gift material for Starbucks junkies. via design observer…
Mini Curves campaign →
via i believe in advertising…
Use a Disposable Razor to Remove Sweater Pills... →
Nothing brings out the inner OCD like clothing pills—those tiny bits of lint and cloth that form on sweaters, coats, and other knitted or woven fabrics. Lifehacker Reader Michael K. tried rollers, tape, and all the usual methods to de-pill a fleece, but it wasn’t until a friend recommended buying cheap, disposable safety razors that he found his solution:
I draped the jacket over my knee...
Jeremy Clarkson Critiques the Clubman →
Perhaps the most outspoken mouth-piece of the British automotive press has had his week in a Clubman and the results aren’t pretty: Unfortunately, after a week, I have decided it’s one of the worst cars in the world. About as desirable as a packet of dung or a can of worms. Truthfully? I’d rather have a goat.
While it’s true that this is a man who writes more of an op-ed piece than real review,...
Digicam Appreciation →
Left to right: Fuji F10 (announced February 2005); Fuji F30 (February 2006); Fuji F31fd (September 2006); Fuji F50fd (July 2007) By Micah Marty Here’s a first: a digital camera that has appreciated in value. That’s right: if you had bought a truck full of new Fuji F30/31 cameras and just parked it in a warehouse for a year before selling them, you’d have no problem paying...
Official JCW (Dealer Installed) Engine Kit PDF →
You’ve heard the rumors, seen the photos, and read the reviews and even our recent comparison test. Now (as is tradition on MotoringFile) it’s time to pour over the official PDF installation instructions. [ Dealer Installed JCW Engine Kit ] Official MINI PDF (for Euro and US models)
Dilectio: A Smashing Wordpress Theme →
Update (22.12.2007): the theme had some comment errors; Elena has just fixed them. Please download the new version, you’ll find the links below.
Over the last year Elena Gafita, the creative mind behind Design Disease team, has designed a number of free WordPress themes, as the Smashing WordPress Theme we released as a present for our readers during our One-Year-Anniversary in September’07....
DashDyno Product Image Gallery →
auto datalogger
The Online Magazine →
I haven’t really paid much attention to online magazines because I think websites should be websites and magazines should be magazines and when they try to mix those roles it turns to shit. I especially hate that online reader that allows lazy publishers to turn their newsstand version in an unreadable online/downloadable version. A computer screen is not a piece of paper and people who are...
Mismaneuvering Of Aircrafts. →
Mismaneuvering Of Aircrafts.As a known rule, small airplanes require a reduction of power & deployment of flaps or rather if you put it in simple words, it requires less maneuvering when compared to large aircrafts which requires the pilots to configure it for landing which are much more complex. And when these calculations miss their required accuracy, things turnout to be different. Though...
Traffic! →
Traffic!Here are a few photos of traffic condition from through out the world. (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). (Image: Credit). Here is some interesting data:
Vehicle ownership is rising 15 to…
OLPC: best designed notebook in the world? →
While Greg Hinzman might not be a fan of the OLPC, ZDNet’s Robin Harris insists it’s “the best designed notebook in the world.” Click here to read Harris’ in-depth take on the machine, including testimony from a father whose son actually has—and uses, more importantly—one of the devices.…
Davis - Automotive →
auto data logger
Crysis - 3000 Barrels →
We promise to get round to modding Crysis as soon as we get chance, in the meantime take a look at the 4 minute movie based around arranging 3000 barrels into buildings and knocking down them down:
It is an impressive showcase for the level of real-time visualisation possible using the Crysis Engine. Picked up via Joystiq.
PingMag - The Tokyo-based magazine about “Design... →
awesome paper art using just paper and x-acto knife
That Giant Sucking Sound May Be Your New TV →
Power drain of new flat screens
sketchbook dump →
Dearest Internet, I pinched a nerve the other day and spent 2 crippled days on my back - I couldn’t draw or paint or even roll over. But now I’m back to about 90%, so I am taking full advantage of drawing and painting and rolling over. School is done for the quarter as of last week. When we come back in January we have 4 weeks on portraiture based off the block-in (slow, classical...
Digital Urban: The Book (Update) →
Apologies for the lack of posts so far today, been beavering away on a book based around the tutorials and concepts developed on the blog. At the moment details are sketchy but it’s looking like a glossy coffee table type publication with simple step by step guides - like a recipie book for all things digital urban. We are toying with titles, at the moment its ‘Digital Geography -...
Paint Protection Film - XPEL Technologies Corp. →
clear bra
cecilia jurado →
peruvian-born, new york based photographer cecilia jurado takes pictures of models in a manner slightly different than how we’re used to seeing them. see more here.
[all cecilia jurado. from the series oral cute. 2007.]
Peak bath conserves water, supports knees →
By observing the position in which most bathers bathe—back against the end, knees bent—Lyndon Craig’s Peak bath was designed to support the body’s natural contour with a peak in the bath floor. The peak fills a substantial space below the knees which, in turn, reduces the volume of water drawn for each bath. via apartment therapy …
Reebok Voltron Shoes →
Get ready for the next giant retro robot movie with a sweet pair of these Reebok Voltron Shoes. Take your pick from: Reebok Voltron Pack Court Victory - Black Tiger… Visit Uncrate for the full post.
Earth Products & Accessories →
gps logger
Fifteen Foods that Burn More Calories than They... →
We need to scarf down plenty of calories in a day, but if you’ve got a nasty snack habit that’s tipping the scales to heavy, weblog Bootstrapper’s list of 15 foods that burn more calories than they contain might be the perfect addition to your grocery list. Called negative calorie foods, the following 15 treats actual burn more calories in their digestion than they offer, so you...
Fold a T-Shirt in Two Seconds (Redux) [Video... →
Almost two years ago Adam posted a Japanese video that demonstrates how to fold a t-shirt in one quick motion, and today reader Sean writes in with the English version that’s a lot easier to follow along. Hit the play button above to fast-track your laundry folding and impress your friends with a two second t-shirt fold. For more folding techniques, see how to fold a mattress cover or...
Free Fonts Of The Month: Relato Sans, Droid Family →
Every now and again we take a look around, select “fresh” high-quality free fonts and present them to you in a brief overview. The choice is enormous, so the time you need to find them is usually the time you should be investing in your current projects. We search for them and we find them, so you don’t have to.
This month we’d like to present you Relato Sans and the Droid font family. Please...
Inside A McDonalds Factory. →
Inside A McDonalds Factory.We all have eaten many a times various products on the menu of McDonald. Have you ever wondered how & where McDonald’s food is made? We assume it was made in sterile conditions & these images just seem to confirm our assumption. Source. Other…
RetouchPRO - Free Photo Retouching Tutorials,... →
nuff said
Jeff Riedel →
Jeff Riedel is intense.
Shooting with a 4×5 on location with lights and multiple set-ups per day can be pressure enough but he has this way of shooting that requires adjusting the lights (up, up more, ok like twice that, even more, now see my hand, faced over here like my hand) and the camera position (ok move everything back I was too close) and the subject (move over 1 step left, your other...
Kuromi: Creative Interior Design →
interesting juxtaposition
Auto Insurance: definitions →
of all the terms
WeatherTech Automotive Accessories - Car Mats,... →
sho nuff. where i got dad’s weather proofing mat
cocomats: Default Natural Auto Products, LLC,... →
well rated
Truth About Cars: Car reviews and automotive news.... →
like their style
Wireless Keyboard "Encryption" Cracked →
squidinkcalligraphy writes “While everyone is going on about wireless network security, it seems few have considered that increasingly common wireless keyboards can be vulnerable to eavesdropping. Particularly when the encryption is pitifully weak. All that’s needed is a simple radio receiver, sound card, and a brute-force attack on the 8-bit encryption used. Passwords galore!...
LightInSight Home Page →
lets you see traffic lights without having to do crack neck
MotoringFile » 2007 MotoringFile Gift Guide:... →
good stuff for the motoring enthusiast
photo community →
sorta like digg of photosites but pro and with forums