Prettocraigsharing just for the gif...
This man clearly harbors no qualms about the cold. The native Norwegian achieved viral renown some weeks back for skating on and swimming in Norway's Lake Goksjo almost entirely nude, save for a pair of speedos and a wreath of ice worn round his neck. We know what you're thinking: How I can I be like this man? Let us show you the way.
    
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Whiskey Stones, or small soapstone cubes that you use to keep your grown-up beverages chilly without diluting them, are pretty popular, and pretty affordable to buy. If you prefer the DIY approach, or want to make them for friends (or make your own and sell them), they're easy to make, too.
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Prettocraighow?
Windows: Whether you're troubleshooting poor performance on your own wireless network, or you're trying to figure out how overloaded the hotel Wi-Fi is where you're staying, Who Is On My Wi-Fi is a free Windows utility that can show you exactly what the name implies.
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Prettocraiginteresting visualization for procrastinators...myself included
You don’t need a time machine, all you need is BITRI’s Past & Future calendar to ‘travel’ through time. This is no ordinary wall calendar – the Past & Future calendar is a hand-assembled, unique calendar that fuses time in a carefully crafted way.
In the wooden box, there’s one drawer for the future and one for the past. The Future drawer has a sheet of high-quality paper for each day, which is then kept in the Past drawer after being used. The Present is represented when the paper is being written on, and cannot be hidden in a box.
BITRi won a Graphis Platinum award for the Past & Future calendar, one of 8 projects to win the award in 2013.
On Monday, January 27, the famous Italian piano maker Paolo Fazioli will visit Vancouver for just over 24 hours and will visit the extremely rare 24k Gold Leaf Fazioli piano. The $535,000 piano is on display (and available for sale) […]
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A team of Vancouver-based researchers has uncovered the dating secrets of male black widow spiders — specifically, how they avoid being eaten by their mates. A pair of graduate students […]
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Prettocraig@dani...Check out the cut out to reveal the wood slat ceiling. I wonder if ours would be in good enough shape.
Housed in a historic building in New York City’s Greenwich Village, this loft presented challenges for the homeowners as well as the architect and designer they hired to renovate it. The owners, a husband and wife, brought in Adi Gershoni Studio to meet their needs, which included space for them both to work from home, a large space to entertain regularly, and room for overnight guests. The 2,200-square-foot space was long and narrow making the requirements quite the challenge.
The architect managed to fulfill the client’s wishes by including his and hers offices, a den, a guestroom, a sitting/TV room, a second guest space, and a place for large amounts of books, all this on top of the kitchen, dining room, living room, and master suite.
Niches were built into the walls to house personal objects.
A small den area, enclosed in glass, is perfect for private TV and movie watching as it’s equipped with a home theater system.
The other sitting/TV space doubles as a second guest room when needed by pulling out the sofa bed and closing the curtains over the wood-and-glass enclosure.
Down the hallway, one side is a solid wall that separates the private spaces from the public ones while the other side is composed of wood and glass that helps define the semi-private spaces. The double-layered glass holds semi-transparent fabric inside it to allow natural light in while creating a sense of privacy.
An office space is created off the hallway and includes shelving above the desk for storage.
The massive bookshelf was designed to hold the homeowners’ extensive book collection and can be accessed from either side.
Photos by Bjorg Magnea.
I couldn’t help myself:
At CES, Audi introduced a laser-beam powered headlight concept that will have you forgetting you ever wanted those Xenon ones. The Laserlight concept, which was being shown on their Sport Quatto, uses LEDs for the low beams and then switches to laser diodes for the high beams. Although no specific timeframe was quoted, Audi’s expecting that these will be used on a future production vehicle. We’re pretty excited, especially since these apparently they are able to light the road for up to 1/3 mile and are three times brighter than LED headlights. Plus, lasers.
Photo: Audi
Prettocraigfor those days when you are too hungover to even get off the couch
Say goodbye to those lazy mornings that begin with a grumbling hunger only to be satisfied with cold cereal and milk. Breakfast Courier at breakfastcourier.com is here to save you […]
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Prettocraigsharing for the link re: the doomsday clock. I had no idea this was a real thing. http://io9.com/doomsday-clock-holds-steady-at-five-minutes-to-apocalyp-1502014227?utm_source=recirculation&utm_medium=recirculation&utm_campaign=thursdayAM
Prettocraigonly 6 years...that's a relief
PrettocraigWTF..
A - They were out of the usual drug so they tried something new and they were unsure how it would work. Shouldn't we know a few different ways to poison someone. TV makes it look really simple.
B - His lawyers argued it was unconstitutional because he might be conscious as he suffocates to death and might feel that terror and sensation of suffocating for around five minutes. Who cares! How long did the person he murdered feel terror?
Sorry for the morbid post....
This morning, lululemon launched a Canadian Online Warehouse sale and within in hours most of the stuff was sold out. No word yet if they’ll be restocking. There is still […]
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With the internet, there's no shortage of free media out there if you can find it. So much, in fact, that if you're ever looking for inspiration, you should be able to find it. Zero Dollar Movies is just another source of free entertainment.
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Prettocraig"Youtube Sensation" wow can't wait!
YouTube celebrity, video blogger and entrepreneur Philip DeFranco is coming to Vancouver for two shows on February 28 and March 1, 2014. DeFranco runs some of YouTube’s most successful channels, […]
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With over 1,000 laneways homes either constructed or under construction in the City of Vancouver, demand for them has never been higher. Last year alone 348 permits were issued in […]
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iOS: You can never have too much free online storage. Box (formerly Box.net) is now offering a ton of free storage—50GB—if you download their new iPhone and iPad app within the next 30 days.
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Prettocraigwhy didn't we think of this...:(
PrettocraigPretty sure we should have earned an honorary diploma in Beer at McGill.
New HOPS courses will be on tap this fall at Kwantlen Polytechnic University as KPU launches the first science of brewing program in British Columbia. The two-year diploma is one […]
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Shaquille O’Neal and Bill Gates
At first glance, these adorable Rainy Pots look simply like a whimsical indoor planter. However, Rainy Pots combines form and function by bringing out childlike emotionality in adults while also keeping the plants happy and healthy. When plants are grown indoors, they often have weak and shallow roots that’s further exacerbated by overloading with water. With Rainy Pots, water is slowly and evenly distributed to the plants without hassle.
Created by Seungbin Jeong, Rainy Pots was a finalist in the 2013 Spark Awards.
Prettocraig@rose...guess this won't work in LA, but thought you would like.
In many parts of the world, temperatures are hitting record lows. Make the most of this winter cold by turning soda into slushies or slurpees.
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Seven Canucks have been named to represent their respective countries at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Seven players also represented the organization in 2010: Salo, Kesler, D. Sedin, H. […]
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Online Paralegal Programs says that most avoidable arrests come from police trickery and intimidation, which lead you to consent to a search or admit guilt. Know your rights and how to avoid police tricks with this handy infographic.
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Vancouver’s Glowbal Collection of Restaurants is planning a major expansion in the coming years, and this includes new flagship locations at Telus Garden. SEE ALSO: Telus Garden to bring pedestrianized […]
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PrettocraigAs a follow up to my post about Champagne Sabering....
We've already tried and tested beer cans to figure out how to stop them from fizzing over when shaken, but what about large soda bottles? According to the King of Random (Grant Thompson), a ninja swipe is all you need.
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Prettocraig@dani and @rose
Have you always wondered who that guy is at all the Team Canada hockey games?
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Prettocraigsharing for the link to Disney Princess Lingerie...As if Japan couldn't get any creepier
