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Fashion · May 8, 2016

The “Wooly Pully” Re-Imagined – Triple Aught Design’s Special Service Sweater

If you were to ask one of my friends to describe me, I’m betting that they would say that a) I’m a bit of a weirdo, and b) that I’m extremely fussy about the things I buy. I research heavily before pulling the trigger on anything, and I’ve come to expect only the best. So far, this has worked out pretty well for me.

You see, researching has its perks, especially when it results in finding awesome companies like Triple Aught Design (or TADgear), my go-to brand when I want a piece of clothing or gear that’s tough as nails, and versatile enough to wear for a night on the town, or a trek up a mountain. Triple Aught has safely

Art & Photography · May 8, 2016

Hyper Realistic Pencil Drawings by Artist Diego Fazio

Since mankind first sprouted legs and walked on land, people have been creating art in some form or another. Over the centuries, that art has evolved. Today, people can create just about anything they imagine, and the tools continue to improve with the likes of 3D printing and other technologies as yet unimaginable.

But there’s something to be said for the classic mediums, and it seems that even with something as ancient as pencil drawings, modern artists can create incredibly beautiful, life like renderings of just about anything.

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Art & Photography · May 8, 2016

3D Projections on Trees – Clement Briend in Cambodia

I started learning French about 4 months ago after having moved to a French speaking city, and I finally, finally feel like I’m getting some good use out of the language. You see, Clement Briend – the artist responsible for these incredibly illuminating 3D projections – is French, and his entire website happens to be in French as well. What does that mean? Well, it means that I could now get the gist of what he wrote on his about page without using a translation service. Amazing!

Now, these photographs themselves require absolutely no translation. You don’t need to understand French to appreciate how incredibly awesome these projections are. Clement projected these graphics onto various trees around

Music · May 8, 2016

Pop Danthology 2012 – Mashup of the “Greatest” Hits

Years ago I read the epic Dune series of books by famed author Frank Herbert. From the pages of his books I learned a great many things. I learned how to walk across open stretches of sand to avoid attracting the giant Shai-Hulud, and perhaps more importantly, the Bene Gesserit taught me about the power of music, and the sway it holds over people.

I’ve started to realize that people do in fact enjoy the music they hear on the radio. There’s a good reason it’s called pop, and in a way this music hold sway over a great many people. They continue to listen to it and support (or not support, as is often the case) the “musicians” that create it. But that’s not the point of

Health & Fitness · May 8, 2016

Colds Blow – Part 2: Avoiding Head Colds Entirely

Once upon a time I wrote a short article about a trick I used to clear my sinuses every time I got a bad head cold. You see, at the time I was the reigning king of colds. Just as I got over one cold, I would catch another, and the cycle repeated for most of the year. It was never pleasant, and since then I’ve made some major changes in my life, much to the dismay of my rhino virus suitors.

Instead of writing out a long lists of useless suggestions like most articles on avoiding colds, I’m going to tell you very specifically what I changed in my life to boost my immune system so dramatically. No crazy pills or herbs, and I didn’t even

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Art & Photography · May 8, 2016

Macro Snowflake Photography by Andrew Osokin

This morning I woke up all warm in my bed, to the sound of tiny snowflakes drifting down from the sky. The winter season is really and truly here, and for those of you that have ever had to experience snow before, perhaps you agree that it sucks pretty hard. To snow I say, bah! Inventing a giant snow melting device is on my short list, but for the time being…

There is one way to view snow and have it look absolutely beautiful, and that’s through photographs. You don’t have to walk in it, you don’t have to clean it up, and you don’t have to freeze your ass in it as you wade to whatever

Humor · May 8, 2016

The Dark Knight Rises – “Bane Outtakes” Video

A few months ago, Christopher Nolan released what I believed would be the epic conclusion to his incredible Batman trilogy. Batman Begins and The Dark Knight were both fantastic, and given the massive budget and Nolan’s writing chops, I expected nothing less from The Dark Knight Rises. So as I sat and watched the movie, becoming ever saddened as the film progressed, I realized that something had gone wrong.

Much like your favorite restaurant that had one off day and made you a terrible meal, The Dark Knight Rises simply failed to satisfy. Perhaps I’m in the minority here, but watching hours worth of a

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The “Wooly Pully” Re-Imagined – Triple Aught Design’s Special Service Sweater

Hyper Realistic Pencil Drawings by Artist Diego Fazio

3D Projections on Trees – Clement Briend in Cambodia

Pop Danthology 2012 – Mashup of the “Greatest” Hits

Colds Blow – Part 2: Avoiding Head Colds Entirely

Macro Snowflake Photography by Andrew Osokin

The Dark Knight Rises – “Bane Outtakes” Video

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