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18 Dec 15:21

Woman Gets Revenge On Credit Card Company With A 'Fax Bomb' When They Refuse to Process Her Name Change

This woman got completely fed up with her useless credit card company when they refused to process her name change and kept acting like they hadn't received the necessary documentation. It is so frustrating when you have to deal with something like this that it is easy to understand why she took the steps to make sure they couldn't ignore her any longer

02 Jan 14:54

Regrettable and Dumb Spelling Fails

School wasn't fun for any of us, but in the long run it can pay to know how to spell really basic stuff and not look like a moron in public. On a daily basis, people come in contact with a lot of spelling fails that make us curse our education system. At least spelling fails make someone feel smart.

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26 Jun 17:22

Tumblr Thread: Real World Benefits Of The Arts

This fun Tumblr thread spotlights the fact that it actually can pay off to keep that mental warehouse stocked with random bits of knowledge. So learn all the random knowledge that you can! Check out some more gold from Tumblr with this thread that traces the history of how cats became domesticated.

07 Apr 11:06

Do We Finally Have An Appropriately Cast Anime Adaptation? Cowboy Bebop Comes To Netflix

by Stonie Williams

Huge news for fans of the anime Cowboy Bebop. Casting for a live-action Netflix version of Cowboy Bebop has been announced. Unlike a lot of American produced anime live-action adaptations, Netflix is going with a much more diverse cast, leaning away from the typical whitewashing you see from Hollywood. If fan reaction is any indication, they’re doing something right. Who are the stars of the much-beloved anime? What well-known faces could be seen? Actors from Star Trek, Luke Cage, Jurrasic World: Fallen Kingdom, and The Miniaturist come together to bring Cowboy Bebop to life in what is sure to be the next big Netflix hit.

Set in 2071 after a hyperspace gateway accident left Earth nearly uninhabitable, Cowboy Bebop follows the crew of the spaceship Bebop. Spike Spiegel, a former hitman for a criminal syndicate, is joined by Jet Black, a for Inter Solar System Police (ISSP) officer. Faye Valentine, a con artist who has lost her memory, later eccentric female hacker Edward Wong, as well as a genetically engineered Corgi named Ein, fill out the rest of the crew. The ISSP has set up a contract system in light of rising crime rates among the colonized planets and moons of our solar system. The bounty hunter, referred to as Cowboys, hunt criminals and bring them in alive for a reward. The crew of the Bebop are (you guessed it) Cowboys.

The live action adaptation has announced their main cast and fans couldn’t be more excited. A diverse cast of strong actors will go a long way towards seeing that this adaptation is done well.

John Cho (Star Trek, Searching) will play Spike.
Mustafa Shakir (Marvel’s Luke Cage) will play Jet.
Daniella Pineda (Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom; What/If) Will play Faye.
Alex Hassell (The Miniaturist; Suburbicon) will play what is likely the series main antagonist, Vicious, an ex-partner of Spike’s.

Writer Chris Yost from both the last two Thor movies, The Dark World and Ragnarok, appears on the writing cast. Alex Garcia Lopez who has directed Marvel’s The Punisher and Daredevil, along with episodes of Netflix’s new video game adaptation The Witcher, will direct the first two episodes.

With live action anime movies that fans didn’t love including Dragonball Z, Ghost in the Shell, and even Death Note getting mixed reviews, there’s a lot of pressure on Cowboy Bebop to do well. Even fans who aren’t necessarily into other anime enjoy Cowboy Bebop’s western sci-fi cyberpunk genre-bending style. It weaves in and out of these genres without neglecting any one aspect or letting rules of any other dictate where the show can and can’t go.

With these actors, there’s little chance of this show not doing well. They’re loved by fans, portraying characters accurately, in an adaptation based on a show that everyone loves. A live action adaptation is only likely to draw even more people to the source material, meaning even more fans for an already fan-favorite, beloved series.

What do you think? Are these the right actors for the job? Does accurately portraying a character’s race matter to you? Let us know in the comments below or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter!

23 Jan 17:14

A close family member emailed me at 7 PM on a S...

by Kyle Carpenter

A close family member emailed me at 7 PM on a Sunday.

Client: Hey, sorry to bother you, but I have something I need to be translated by 10 AM by tomorrow. Can you do that for me, please?

Me: Sure!

I’d done similar requests for him before. They were always quite short and easy so I assumed this one would be too.

Ten minutes later he sent me a five-page long contract, full of legal terms and expressions, to be translated.

I finished at 6 AM, sent the translation, slept two hours and then arrived late for work.

The post appeared first on Clients From Hell.

11 Mar 22:04

10 Highly Questionable Fixes

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If necessity is the mother of invention and laziness is the father, then these are the estranged uncle.

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17 Apr 08:00

Driver Fails to Park Inside the Lines, Gets Taught Hilarious Lesson By Trolls

Submitted by: (via ViralHog)

Tagged: trolling , driving , Video , parking
25 Jan 20:41

Ferociously Dissatisfied KFC Customer Leaves Amazing, Scathing Review of a Literal Shit Sandwich

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This guy went absolute rage mode after getting what shows all signs of a mayonnaise-drowned (legit drowned) shit sandwich. I'm just trying to find his Yelp account now for other reviews he might've penned in the throes of elevated anger.

Submitted by: (via boyswhocancook)

Tagged: wtf , kfc , angry , food
01 Sep 19:13

This Veteran's Long Response to Colin Kaepernick's Reason For Not Standing for the National Anthem is Worth the Read

01 Aug 16:09

Sunday Sweets Goes Pokémon

by Jen

Unless you've been living in a Kimmy Schmidt-style bunker the past month, you've probably heard of Pokémon Go. Or you've noticed a lot more people wandering the streets at night, except in a less murder-y, more giggly kind of way.

I'm still resisting the siren call of capturing invisible battle monsters with my phone, but I must admit, my will is weakening. Soon I, too, shall succumb, and we can welcome our invisible (but adorable) battling overlords with these faaaabulous cakes:

(By Bea's Cakes)

 

I freely admit I know nothing here, but Google as my witness, I'm gonna try to get these names right:

Ivysaur:

(By Lovin Oven Cakery)

Not sure which I like more: this cake (the giant rose! The sprinkles edging!) or that catty death stare. Let's call it a tie. And then back away slowly.

 

Charmander:

(By Reddit user Bilubul)

I believe this little guy has a flaming tail in the game, so how clever is this?? Plus he's my favorite color. And adorable.

 

Snorlax:

(By Bake-a-Boo Cakes)

Hang on, there's a Pokémon who sits around napping and eating cake? I THINK I FOUND MY SPIRIT POKÉMON.

 

MagiKarp:

(By MaxMoschen)

According to the Bloggess this is actually called Dead Fish, and I think she's bang on. But I kind of want to hug him? Or dunk him in water? Or gnaw on his face? Feeling a little conflicted here.

 

Even we non-Pokémon peeps know Pikachu:

(By Cake Couture Designer)

I also spy a little Jiggly Puff, which - FUN FACT! - is also a term you should maybe not be Googling at work. Or around kids. Or without your Safe Search turned on. (Bet that leads to some fun parent/teen conversations.)

 

Here's an extra squee-worthy Pikachu, plus an Eevee:

(By Miki Suzuki)

SO CUTE.

 

Players are called Pokémon trainers, btw, and throw Pokéballs (those red and white things) to catch all their invisible creature overlords:

(By My Lil Cakery)

Love the silhouette and forced perspective.

 

There's also some kind of evolution thing that happens, so that cute little flaming Charmander up there can eventually turn into the vastly more intimidating Charizard:

(By Gina Rouchy)

...in my favorite color combo! Yes!

 

Here's another cool Bulbasaur, whose rose hasn't opened up yet:

(By Andrea's Cakes)

I guess it's a late bloomer. (Eh? EH??)

 

(By Baking Obsession)

 

Hope you guys enjoyed the PokéSweets! Happy Sunday!

Note from john (the hubby of Jen)- I corrected the second name to Ivysaur. However, I also left the Epcot in the comments because every single one of you was polite in correcting me. This is the way the internet should be and I'm consistently proud of you readers for being awesome.

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28 Jun 10:50

Hasselblad X1D Camera Boasts 50-Megapixel Sensor, Costs $9000

Hasselbad X1D

Handmade in Sweden, the Hasselblad X1D is the world's first mirrorless digital medium format camera. It manages to cram a 50-megapixel, 1.7 x 1.3-inch CMOS sensor into a compact body that weighs less than half that of a normal medium format camera. Featuring a 3" 920K-dot display, 2.4-megapixel electronic viewfinder, HD video recording, Wi-Fi connectivity, and integrated GPS. Photographers will also get to experience new AF lenses designed specifically to work with both the closer sensor and smaller body, while keeping flash sync up to 1/2000th of a second. Continue reading for a hands-on video and more information.

12 Dec 21:03

A Disabled Veteran Has the Best Reaction To Everyone Expecting Him To Be Racist Now

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Submitted by: (via Chris Herbert)

Tagged: racism , veterans , disabled , facebook , win
21 Oct 18:27

Sundays Sweets: Tim Burton Treats!

by Jen

Is there any time of the year more suited to Tim Burton cakes?

I THINK NOT.

So here are my new favorites inspired by some of Burton's spookier films.

 

Beetlejuice:

(By Sarah Olmsted)

We're starting off with a bang and a scream, because LOOK AT THIS CAKE. The sandworms! The waiting room! And the top with the model set's grave scene? Perfection.

It took me a good 15 seconds to find Beetlejuice, btw. See him? NO HINTS!

 

 

Corpse Bride:

(By Cake Central user lamiatorte)

1) I can't believe this is cake.
2) Emily looks dead sexy.

See what I did there?

HEYOOOO.

 

Alice in Wonderland:

(By Silovoguo for the Cake Design Italian Festival)

All the other Alice cakes can just pack up, you guys. WE'RE DONE HERE.

(Sooo many stunning details, but look at the stack of floating teacups! That and the painted roses are my favorite bits. Plus Cheshire's eyes.)

 

Frankenweenie:

(By Sara Giustizieri)

Excellent hand painting and figure sculpts so spot-on they could be collectible figures.

 

And everyone's favorite:

The Nightmare Before Christmas:

(By Dina Cimarusti Cakes)

 

This one has it all: the swirls, the bathtub, Oogie Boogie - I even see Zero!

(By Pucky Cakes)

Love that Sally gets her own cake here - and what IS that adorable bat/cat creature she's holding?
'Cuz I want one.

 

There are tons of Jack & Sally wedding cakes out there, but these two in particular caught my eye:

(By That Baking Girl)

The chalkboard tier has the famous "meant to be" quote from the movie. I love the swirly roses, and those colors! Plus the window frame topper is a genius design.

 

(By Splendor Cakes)

I really fell for the contrast on this one: that vivid pink and orange and lace topper with the dark sepia tones on the bottom is just... WORKING. You know? And I love the hand painted art of Jack and Sally in Dia de los Muertos face paint - a fun twist which helps explain the brighter colors.

 

And now, a few Sweets that bring all kinds of Burton characters together:

(Also by Sara Giustizieri)

Edward! Yay! Plus those vivid jewel tones look amazing behind all the figure sculpts.

 

And finally:

(By Queen City Bake Shop)

How cool is this?! The TV sets alone would make this a masterpiece, but then there are scenes from Nightmare, Frankenweenie, and Alice inside them!

And, you guys, they even light up:

 

Ahhh- mazing.

 

Happy Sunday, everyone! Now, who wants to go watch some movies?

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26 Jul 19:54

It Starts as Layers of Glass, But After Lots of Work, They Become Seemingly Liquid Tables

Liquid Table

Artist Ben Young takes layers of glass and transforms them into bodies of water. No high-tech machinery is used in the making of these stunning tables, each one of these pieces are 100% handcrafted. First, he sketches everything out to make sure things look right. Next, he constructs models, hand-cuts sheets of glass, and then laminates layer upon layer to create the amazing organic forms. The hue is either a lighter or darker shade depending on the thickness of the glass. Continue reading for more pictures.

19 Jan 21:20

A Desktop Rube Goldberg

Submitted by: (via Evelien Lohbeck)

01 Nov 15:42

Don't Forget About the Shellfish Rules

Don't Forget About the Shellfish Rules

Submitted by: (via Hollacaine)

Tagged: lgbtq , bible , burn , failbook
28 Aug 17:32

At 86 Years Old, This Gymnast Still Has it

30 Jun 17:56

This is Perfect Motivational Drone

This is Perfect Motivational Drone

Submitted by: (via PTT)

Tagged: gifs , jogging , prank , g rated , win
28 Jun 21:28

Komplettüberwachung, wir erinnern uns, machen wir ...

Komplettüberwachung, wir erinnern uns, machen wir ja, weil man Al Kaida nicht infiltrieren kann. Kann man doch, wie sich rausstellt.
23 Jun 21:09

If You Play it, They Will Come

If You Play it, They Will Come

Submitted by: (via Acid Cow)

17 Jun 15:06

Sie sind alt und brauchen das Geld

by tpred@heise.de (Peter Mühlbauer)
Rentnerprostitution in Südkorea






15 Jun 09:59

Bricksy: 20 Classic Banksy Street Artworks Recreated in LEGO

by Urbanist
[ By WebUrbanist in Art & Sculpture & Craft. ]

Banksy maid Lego Diorama

Selecting from Banksy favorites and classics, this series of brick-based fan art both replicates and expands on familiar two-dimensional works.

LEGO Banksy royal guard graffitti

Banksy Balloon Girl

Fridge Kite

Professional photographer Jeff Friesen is known for staging LEGO creations around Canadian provinces and American states, the latter having since been compiled into a book: 50 States of LEGO.

Lego Banksy "Kissing Coppers".

Lego Banksy bouquet thrower

The Bricksy series includes some degree of whimsical interpretation, often putting existing Banksy art into an expanded physical context. The photographer is selling prints of these pieces for $20 each.

Bricksy Lego diorama of Banksy's brick cowboy.

Banksy monkey: "Laugh Now But We're In Charge."

A bit more about the artist: “Jeff Friesen’s photography has gathered worldwide recognition for an uniquely diverse collection of work. His awards include the most prestigious in the photography world, including an Award Of Excellence from Communication Arts and a winning image in the PDN Photo Annual. In 2009 Jeff’s work was among the most repeatedly honored by the International Photography Awards”


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01 Jun 21:16

Sunday Sweets Hitches A Ride

by Sharyn

Hey, Hoopy Froods! Don't look now, but it's Towel Day!!

(By CakeCentral member JenLGAJ)

 

But Don't Panic!

Even if you forgot your towel, we've got you covered:

(By I Dream in Icing)

So you'll be safe from any Ravenous Bugblatter Beasts of Traal.

 

Now, let's fire up our electronic thumb and take a spin among Douglas Adams' stars!

(By Strawberry Lane Cake Company)

We'll look for land masses with lovely, crinkly edges, and we'll never, ever use the word "Belgium."

(At least not gratuitously.)

 

I promise, we'll have a whale of a time!

(By Gelly's Cakes)

Um, maybe I should rephrase that...

 

We'll flollop, willomy and glurry on Sqornshellous Zeta with Zem,

(By Guloseimas da titia Lilly)

...and his friends Zem, Zem, Zem, Zem, Zem, and of course, Zem.

Voon!

 

And maybe we can figure out where all the dolphins went.

(By Crunchies & Munchies)

It's been So Long...

 

Let's ask the mice, or Marvin the Paranoid Android!

(By Annica's Cakes)

Heck, he has a brain the size of a planet, so he ought to be able to figure it out.

 

And I'm sure we'll run into Agrajag again!

(By CakeCentral Member Ladybug Lady 13)

Really sorry about that, Dude. We didn't see you.

(You remember Agrajag, right? That poor creature who is continually reincarnated and then unknowingly killed -- every time -- by Arthur Dent? Of course you do...)

 

We'll stop at Milliways and dish with the Dish of the Day, before sitting down to a nice meal of...
um...

(By Debbie Does Cakes)

[*Gulp*]

 

...salad.

(By The Sugar Syndicate)

Definitely salad.

 

You don't mind traveling by Chesterfield sofa, do you?

(By CakesDecor member Coocakecachoo)

Any other mode of transportation is most definitely not Krikkit.

(Extra geek cred if you get the sofa reference -- I even managed to stump Jen!)
(Shhhhhh... Don't tell her I ratted her out...)

 

I promise we'll get you home in time for tea.

(By Cakes by Lorinda)

Or something almost, but not quite, entirely unlike it.

 

And maybe some cookies.

(By Cookie Cowgirl)

Because even though the mice have assured us 42 is the answer to Life, the Universe, and Everything, a couple of Sweets couldn't hurt.

 

Be sure to check out our Sunday Sweets Directory if you want to see which bakers in your area have been featured here on Sweets!

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01 Jun 21:13

Sunday Sweets: Alphabetical Order Part 2

by Sharyn
Rebeccasaskia

Discworld

Time for the second half of our Sweets Alphabet!

 

N is for Nursery Rhymes:

(By Sugar Creations)

...read from a book.

 

O is for Owl:

(By Cake Whisperer)

Such a piercing look!

 

P is for Pinwheel:

(By Couture Cakehouse Melbourne)

So fun when it whirls.

 

Q is for Quilling:

(By Bella Cupcakes)

They do it with curls.

 

R's Ratatouille:

(By Richard's Cakes)

He cooks with renown.

 

S is for Steampunk:

(By Andrea's Sweet Cakes)

See, it's not all brown.

 

T is for Turtle:

(By Art2Eat Cakes)

Discworld on his back.

 

U's Ursa Minor:

(By Viva La Cake)

Countdown: Cute Attack!

 

V is for Violet:

(Submitted by Caroline H. and made by Cake Woman)

These cake builds are tough!

 

W's Wibbly wobbly...

(By Artisan Cake Company)

...timey wimey...

stuff.

 

X marks the spot.

(By Man Bakes Cake)

What? You thought xylophone?

 

Y is for Yoda:

(By Cakes by Beth)

He fought with a Clone.

 

Z is for zebra:

(By Creative Cakes by Julie, a course cake from Margie Carter Cake World)

He knows that he's cool.

 

Don't you wish they taught Sweets Alphabet in your school?

Be sure to check out our Sunday Sweets Directory if you want to see which bakers in your area have been featured here on Sweets!

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11 May 17:52

im-not-a-climbing-frame: flynnabob: Just look at how his boobs...

by rampaigehalseyface


im-not-a-climbing-frame:

flynnabob:

Just look at how his boobs jiggle

#BustyGirlProblems

02 May 07:47

This New Zealand Beach Gets an Artsy Makeover

30 Apr 14:38

Lix is World's Smallest 3D Printing Pen, Lets You Doodle in the Air

London-based Lix Pen has just unveiled an all-new 3D printing pen that's touted as the world's smallest. Similar to the 3Doodler, you doodle in the air via melted plastic, which quickly cools so that 3-dimensional structures can be built up from the bottom. After some practice, you could use Lix for prototyping, making custom jewelry, freestanding decorative sculptures, or eye-catching art pieces. Continue reading for a video and more information.

24 Apr 18:06

Nigel Farage (Chef der britischen Rechtsaußen-Populisten ...

Nigel Farage (Chef der britischen Rechtsaußen-Populisten UKIP) hat seine deutsche Ehefrau als Sekretärin eingestellt. Hier muss er sich fiesen Fragen eines Journalisten stellen, ob es denn dafür nicht auch eine Britin getan hätte, immerhin vernichten diese Ausländer doch in England die ganzen Arbeitsplätze :-)
17 Apr 20:50

Animated Still Lifes: 7 Relaxing Cinemagraphic Illustrations

by Urbanist
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animated bedroom fan gif

Reclining in the space between the extremes of sped-up, movie-style GIF files and traditional, immobile paintings, this artist brings lazy scenes of everyday reality to life.

animated-window-tree-view

animated-train-ride-gif

Rebecca Mockam is a Brooklyn-based illustrator and comic artist whose cinemagraphs move only as much as needed, a different kind of visual artist’s takes on medium most often associated with photography.

animated gif magazine cover

Note that these reduced-sized examples don’t do justice to the detail and seamlessness of her originals, so it is worth looking more closely at her portfolio for these and more.

animated tabletop phone gif

Her work is peaceful and contemplative, lending itself to a lot of potential comparisons, including Edward Hopper and Norman Rockwell. At the same time, much of the subject matters is definitively contemporary, including all-too-familiar ringing phones and tablet swipes. Still-life Americana revisited, this approach (in the age of portable computers, tablets and phones) uses a medium that makes sense with its era.

animated-pitchers-mound-gif

animated-street-scene-gif

Mockam has worked on everything from art exhibits and comic covers and is currently drawing a graphic novel titled Four Points, set to be released in 2015. She uses a Wacom tablet for most of her illustration work, sketches with a pencil and ink with various brush pens, and a nib & ink when it comes to drawing comics.


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16 Mar 19:58

Window Sketches: Minimalist Landscapes of Steam & Glass

by Urbanist
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steam glass sketch photos

No smoke-and-mirrors or post-production here, just fleeting vignettes swiftly staged on steamed windows and set against natural outdoor backgrounds.

steam water walking alone

Jim Osborne is a self-taught landscape artist who typically works in watercolor, acrylic and oils. He describes himself as being inspired by his surroundings, light and the weather. Recently, however, he has begun working in a new direction with water condensation on glass window surfaces.

band of brothers art

His Steamy Windows Collection represents a bit of a departure for him in terms of tools and approach – the work is necessarily fast, drawing on organic backdrops, lighting conditions and perceptual cues. Each piece is shot quickly as well, and prints can be found for sale on his website.

steam water window drawing

With the need for speed, every little gesture counts – the results are simultaneously planned but ultimately uncontrolled, a mixture of simple figures and hasty grounds that somehow manages to look like more than the sum of its parts. The approach seems like a a great way to train oneself to think in an agile fashion and be nimble in execution.


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