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As we head into the 4th of July weekend, hot dogs are everywhere. They're on our grill and on our plates. They're on our TVs (the annual hot dog eating contest on ESPN). And this being Serious Eats, they're on our mind. Let's discuss.
America's Regional Hot Dog Styles | Serious Eats
It's Official- Cell Phones are Killing Bees | Inhabitat - Green Design Will Save the World
Scientists may have found the cause of the world’s sudden dwindling population of bees – and cell phones may be to blame. Research conducted in Lausanne, Switzerland has shown that the signal from cell phones not only confuses bees, but also may lead to their death. Over 83 experiments have yielded the same results. With virtually most of the population of the United States (and the rest of the world) owning cell phones, the impact has been greatly noticeable. Led by researcher Daniel Favre, the alarming study found that bees reacted significantly to cell phones that were placed near or in hives in call-making mode.
The Before I Die Project
Before I Die transforms neglected spaces into constructive ones where we can learn the hopes and aspirations of the people around us. This amazing project is started by Candy Chang a public installation artist, designer, urban planner, and co-founder of Civic Center who likes to make cities more comfortable for people. Chang says: "It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget what really matters to you."Dude Eats Bacon" Sometimes, I like to make specialized prayers, just in case. Dear, Giant Pig In The Sky: I humbly approach thee in prayer to thank thou for producing Earth pigs in thy image. If thy earthly swine be made in thine image, your deliciousness truly knows no bounds. However, if the consumption of thy worldly flesh offends thee, I request from thou a sign. And now, Dr. Sign joins us to explain the many dangers of eating bacon.
Dude Eats Bacon
By Shannon • Feb 10th, 2008 • Category: ModBlog I hope people have a little more sense about this post than the analogous entry about the six-year old tattoo artist . Personally I agree that having your child’s artwork permanently made a part of your life is a wonderful way to hold onto a timeperiod that’s all too fleeting… And maybe will help you deal with them when they’re miserable teenagers, ha!
BME: Tattoo, Piercing and Body Modification News » ModBlog » Happy Birthday Mommy!
I am producing a fashion show with all art inspired pieces... 10 painters so far... 11 designers.... I wish you were here in AZ to enjoy the show.
Art Inspired Outfits III - Polyvore
SWAY ROCKING CHAIR | BY MARKUS KRAUSS
This is awesome, a rocking chair big enough for two. Designed by Markus Strauss , this beautiful piece of furniture is a rocking chair with a padded seat and a steel frame strong enough to hold two comfortably. It features a telescope mechanism that locks the Sway so it can be used as a chair. Via our friends at gessato blog
276 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU MARRY
13. Is it important to have your own private home, or do you prefer apartment or condo living, with a management company responsible for the maintenance? Are you a do-it yourselfer, or would you rather hire professionals?
Interactive 3D model of Solar System Planets and Night Sky
• Most advanced and up-to-date Celestial Calculations by Jean Meeus - also used by NASA • Music by Travis Fitzsimmons • Spanish version by Ignacio Díez • Portuguese version by Rodrigo Ottero (special language characters are not supported) • Russian version by Sergey Leonov
Often people ask this question when they really want the answer to some other question. Let's try and get those people back on track with some "pre-meaning of life" advice: If something awful just happened to you or someone you care about and you don't understand why bad things happen to good people, click here. If after perusing the questions and side issues above, you're still wondering what life is really all about, you may be ready for the next step in this exposition on the meaning of life.
The Meaning of Life
Amazing Posts: 50 Things Everyone Should Know
Read this question, come up with an answer and then scroll down to the bottom for the result. This is not a trick question. It is as it rea...Put-down artists count on the element of surprise when launching insulting remarks. Become master of the nuance and use these witty comebacks to put put-down artists in their place. Mention an acquaintance of yours who is always putting others down and make the observation that people who do this obviously suffer from low self-esteem. “We are so alike in some ways, aren’t we?”
When Someone Insults You: 12 Neat Comebacks | PurpleSlinky
by Jamie Frater We have had numerous mystery lists in the past, but, due to a recent question I asked on the Listverse fanpage on facebook , I decided to put together a new one. This list covers mysteries that are, hopefully, not well known to most of you (but including one previously published item with updated information), and ones that have something creepy about them.
10 Creepy Mysteries You Haven’t Heard Of
This extraordinary video clip is from Ants: Nature's Secret Power , a documentary about the world of ants as seen through the eyes of Bert Hölldobler , ant authority and E.O. Wilson collaborator. Concrete was poured into an giant underground ant megalopolis, which acts as a mold. After the concrete hardened, scientists carefully excavated it to reveal the structure of the ant's elaborate "city-state":
Concrete Poured Into Ant Colony Reveals Insect Megalopolis - Sally Schneider - Life - The Atlantic
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