Community Being in your twenties is hard. Okay, maybe not hard, but different. There’s a certain transition in motion where now you’re considered an adult (i.e. you make money and pay bills), but still feel like a kid (i.e. you make money and spend it on this or this or this). Keeping your life in order can be tricky – enter StumbleUpon Lists to help organize my online life. Sometimes the best insight to this stage of life comes from your peers and various web pages by the Internet gurus. Being in my twenties I feel it’s only right to consume a ridiculous amount of sweets while I still have some semblance of a metabolism. When I’m not treating myself to awesome treats, I’m treating myself to awesome concerts around San Francisco. Some of my other favorite Stumbles have come together to represent my favorite city in the List San Fran Livin, featuring local culture, anomalies and foodie pages. Beeritos – just some of the brilliant advice you will find in my Lists on your twenties and San Francisco…
SARCASM IN RELATIONSHIPS Sarcasm – a mocking or ironic remark (American Heritage Dictionary) Irony – the use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning (American Heritage Dictionary) Sarcasm is a large component of social interaction and conversation. To demonstrate a sense of humor, people frequently use sarcasm as a means of “breaking the ice” during initial encounters with others. People also use sarcasm as a means of being comedic with groups of friends. Sarcasm is an indirect form of speech intentionally used to produce a particular dramatic effect on the listener (McDonald, 1999, p. 486). Many people relate sarcasm to irony, but there is a big difference between the two. The subject of sarcasm is complex because many factors are involved. Negative sarcasm, where positively worded utterances convey negative attitudes, is used frequently in everyday language. Sarcasm has been found to be “morphologically simpler and more flexible to use than direct forms” (McDonald, 1999, 487). *Question 2.
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Most popular photography on StumbleUpon! 2011 is over, In this article, I am showcasing the most beautiful photographs that were stumbled on StumbleUpon. Let us take a look at this truly jaw-dropping collection and enjoy! Source: StumbleUpon *None of the images on this page are mine,they were found on StumbleUpon, meant to inspire.Any problems, just email. Celebrities Cool photographs of celebrities in unusual situations by photographer Martin Schoeller.
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Intricately Patterned Animal Illustrations It would be hard to tell from these strikingly detailed animals but artist Iain Macarthur got his start drawing cartoon characters. Now he carries his sketchbook on the bus, to the cafe and everywhere else as he includes more realism and in this case pattern in his illustrations. See more of his animals (and even some cartoons) at iainmacarthur.carbonmade.com. See Also INCREDIBLE 3D ILLUSTRATIONS JUMP OUT OF THE SKETCHBOOK Via: hypemuch.com Known in some circles as the most amazing man in the universe, he once saved an entire family of muskrats from a sinking, fire engulfed steamboat while recovering from two broken arms relating to a botched no-chute wingsuit landing in North Korea. Promoted Content
BACK TO THE FUTURE : Irina Werning I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Now its time for KOREA, TAIWAN AND TOKYO. Pancho 1983 & 2010, Buenos Aires Fer 1970 & 2010 Buenos Aires Mechi 1990 & 2010 Buenos Aires Marita y Coty 1977 & 2010 Bs Aires Demian 1989 & 2010 London Cecile 1987 & 2010 France Nico Mella 1990 & 2010 France Oscar 1978 & 2010 Buenos Aires Ato 1992 & 2010 Buenos Aires Lulu Geraldine 1980 & 2010 Bs Aires Ian 1983 & 2010 London Male Sil Flor 1983 & 2010 Bs Aires Nico 1986 & 2010 Buenos Aires Lucía 1956 & 2010 Buenos Aires Marina 1988 & 2010 Buenos Aires Flor 1975 & 2010 Buenos Aires Mati 1977 & 2010 Buenos Aires My Parents 1970 & 2010 Buenos Aires Negra 1980 & 2010 Buenos Aires Ingrid 1987 & 2010 Buenos Aires Sue 1977 & 2010 London Tommy 1977 & 2010 Buenos Aires Morita Sisters 1979 & 2010 Bs Aires Lali 1978 & 2010 Buenos Aires
Bizarre Websites On Which You Can Kill Time With Style Your Scene Sucks Your Scene Sucks – Know the dress styles “Your Scene Sucks“, a nice set of illustrations that helps you to never make a mistake, recognize and know the clothing styles, among hipsters, punks, emos, the indies, the post-rockers, nerds, the hardcore geeks and others. The “Your Scene Sucks” are made by Rob Dobi, who just published a book. via National Geographic Traveler 2012 Photo Contest The 24th annual photo contest, National Geographic Traveler magazine received more than 12,000 entries from 6,615 talented photographers in 152 countries around the globe. Using the power of photography. Taken in locations ranging from Afghanistan to Vietnam, the winning pictures show everything from peaceful landscapes to unexpected moments. However, all of them depict the beauty of the places and people that make traveling memorable. Did your favorites make the cut? Entries were judged on creativity and photographic quality by a panel of photographic experts, including National Geographic contributing photographer Alexandra Avakian. Pin It 1.First Place Winner: Butterfly This image was shot in the Kyrgyz lands of the Wakhan Corridor. National Geographic contributing photographer Alexandra Avakian, one of this year’s judges, shares her thoughts on the first place winner: 2.Second Place Winner: My Balloon 3. 4.Merit Winner: Looking into Another World 6.Merit Winner: Underwater Surf 8. 9.
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