Hacked STOP Signs (Photos) While it may be illegal to deface traffic signals for a variety of reasons (violent car crashes), these stop signs feature a clever line or cliché that includes the word stop. They may not be the world's coolest bus stops, but they might make you think twice before rolling through an intersection. It's hard to stop at every stop sign you see, especially if the sign's behind a bush or tall people crossing the street. Officials in Oak Lawn, IL tried to change things by modifying the city's stop signs to be a little more eye-catching. In the fall of 2007 they added one-liners like, "Stop means that you aren't moving." to their signage, but the Illinois Department of Transportation pointed out the changes breached safety standards and requested their removal. Submitted by Mark S: See more from our friends around the web... Super Mario Pops Up in the Strangest of Places Super nerdy, super awesome, Super Mario. The Ultimate Graffiti WIN?
L'Esprit de l'Escalier L'esprit de l'escalier or l'esprit d'escalier ("staircase wit") is a French term used in English that describes the predicament of thinking of the perfect retort too late. Origin[edit] This name for the phenomenon comes from French encyclopedist and philosopher Denis Diderot's description of such a situation in his Paradoxe sur le comédien.[1] During a dinner at the home of statesman Jacques Necker, a remark was made to Diderot which left him speechless at the time, because, he explains, "l’homme sensible, comme moi, tout entier à ce qu’on lui objecte, perd la tête et ne se retrouve qu’au bas de l’escalier" ("a sensitive man, such as myself, overwhelmed by the argument levelled against him, becomes confused and can only think clearly again [when he reaches] the bottom of the stairs"). In this case, “the bottom of the stairs” refers to the architecture of the kind of hôtel particulier or mansion to which Diderot had been invited. Similar English terms[edit] In other languages[edit]
Dalton Ghetti Creates Amazing Art On The Tips Of Used Pencils - Green Diary Most of us will agree with the age-old saying that “patience is a virtue.” How many of you, however, would actually hang on for two years and a half to bring a piece of art into existence? Dalton Ghetti, 49, a Bridgeport artist, has spent 25 good years working with a razor blade, a sewing needle and a sculpting knife for carving his unique art on the graphite of pencil. The artist says: I don’t make money from it but I would love a gallery owner in England to fly me over and put on a show. The inclination to fashion something new did not surface all of a sudden. 10 Surprising Movies Directed By Women If you assume a woman can’t make a graphic, violent or even crude flick, then you may be surprised at the following 10 movies—all directed by talented females and filled with the type of material most people would normally associate with a male director. From Howard Stern’s biographical film Private Parts to the skateboard biopic Lords of Dogtown, take a look at these box office hits directed by the fabulous women of the cinema world. Kathryn Bigelow—The Hurt Locker Bigelow is already known by many for her male-centric movies, such as Point Break and K-19: The Widowmaker. Catherine Hardwicke—Lords of Dogtown Based on a true story, this movie follows the Z-Boys, skateboarding daredevils who ride the streets and backyard pools of Venice, California, during the 1970s. Mary Harron—American Psycho Definitely one of the more violent movies in cinematic history, American Psycho is extremely graphic and gory, giving us reason to think a man created the film. Mimi Leder—Deep Impact
never post your picture on the internet | 3113.com If you like this page, you might also enjoy Why You Should Never Post Your Angry Baby's Picture On The Internet Or how about... Why Dogs Bite People First, someone caught this fat Chinese kid in an unfortunate pose. . . If you like this page, you might also enjoy Why You Should Never Post Your Angry Baby's Picture On The Internet Or how about... Make money online. Please Don’t Promise Me Forever | Rotating Corpse Imagine this: It’s 1976 and you’re dating a man named Rick. He has a mustache and owns at least one reindeer sweater. High off of reading The Easter Parade and The Great Santini, he’s all pumped up to write the next great American novel but, to make ends meet, he’s currently working for Hallmark. He’s been really cagey about his latest project, only revealing that this will be the first time Hermann Zapf‘s Crown font is used in a publication. The fact is, things could be better between the two of you; he forgot your birthday… then your anniversary. Now, imagine it’s Valentine’s Day and you’re not expecting much – but Rick surprises you. And this: “Please don’t expect me to always be good and kind and loving. And there’s even a photo depicting couples board game night paired with this text: “Please don’t… make me look foolish in front of other people.” I spotted this amazing treasure at Spoonbill and Sugartown and, of course, I had to buy it right away.
Upcycled sweater boots (w/mini tutorial!) - CLOTHING - StumbleUpon What do you get when you mix a cheap pair of flats, an old sweater, and lots of hot glue? Sweater boots!! Yay! I started with this: chopped off the sleeves, turned it inside out, and formed it to my foot. Hot glued it to a shoe, like so... flipped it right side out, and cut the bottom off the sweater to make a cuff.. Embroidered it.. Sewed it into a cuff that would flip out over the boot.. And now you have...Sweater boots!! Of course, they're not really meant for cold weather wear, but they'd be perfect in the fall or tromping around the house I'm really quite proud of these.
Celebrity Tattoos Can you match each celebrity with their tattoo? Having a tattoo once meant you were part of a fringe group—an outlier in society or someone living at the bottom of the social ladder. But now getting inked is a fashion-forward practice! Tattoos have become a popular accessory for sports stars and Hollywood celebrities, with their ink representing emotional triumphs, personal achievements and, of course, a flair for style. Guess which tattoo belongs to which star! MORE: What Tattoos Mean for Women Guess Whose Tattoo? The tattoo on this celebrity’s left shoulder is a prayer of protection, although it overwrites a former tattoo, the Japanese sign for “death.” It's Angelina Jolie's Tattoo! Angelina Jolie is no novice to tattoos. The new “Office” boss has donned a similar tattoo for a film role. It's Mike Tyson's Tattoo! Mike Tyson has several tattoos, including ink of his ex-wife Monica Turner, Che Guevara, Arthur Ashe and Mao Zedong. QUIZ: Satisfied with Your Face? MORE: Body Art Guide
Terry Border Makes Everyday Objects Come Alive (18 pics) Mail-Order Bride Artist Terry Border is one of those people who has a secret gift. He can take boring, everyday objects and make them come alive! What I love most about his work, though, is that it can be enjoyed by everyone. Today, I asked Terry where he gets his ideas. "Basically, I get ideas for photographs when everyday objects remind me of something else. "Then again, sometimes an idea just pops into my head. Cereal Killer Kiwi Getting Ready for the Beach Irony in Pill Form A Side of Baby Carrots Star of the Show Stud Muffin Honeymoon Sweet A Horrific Yarn Appetite for Destruction Paper Training Our Little Dog, Frank It's a Dirty Job, But... Zombies are Nuts About Brains Fruit With Life Experience Halloween Candy Exposure Behind the Scenes Missing "You know those things about yourself that you're self conscious of? Terry Border Other Things That Come Alive!