Designer Kamihara Hideo has developed a new mobile phone concept inspired by the cross-cut grains of plywood. The PLY Mobile Phone Concept is a simple, stylish, slider-style mobile phone with the sectional wooden feel of layered plywood. PLY features hardware control built into the “grains” of the device, a range of cascading buttons that offer thumb-friendly control functionality. The business end of the phone is exposed with a simple slide, where the alpha-numeric keypad is hidden when at rest....

Having a boyfriend is, hands down, one of the best feelings in the world. But how well do you actually know him? And we don’t simply mean knowing his favorite sport or his dream car, but also knowing him as a person: your partner’s values, favorite memory, biggest regret, and greatest dream. Sometimes, having an enjoyable Q&A session with your partner is what it takes. And here are a bunch of questions to ask your boyfriend!...

The Relonch Camera for iPhone is a lens/sensor combo that connects to the iPhone via a lightning port at its base. It encloses the iPhone to become one unit, resulting in a pretty compact, uh, camera phone. It uses a normal lens with a wide aperture to produce crisp images with a selective focus, letting backgrounds fall into a gentle blur. This has long been the mark of a professional photograph — selective focus and background blur — and Relonch aims to offer this to iPhone shooters....

Shrine of the Virgin Antigua by Otxotorena Arquitectos Gallery

The good news is that though rum is harder to find, it’s less costly than scotch, and doesn’t have nearly as many rules attached to it, letting the distillers play with the flavors and deepen the bench to create whole taste eruptions that can dazzle your tongue however honed or decidedly barbaric it may be. The rums of the world are as distinctive and different as the places they call home, meaning the rabbit hole is long and the tastes divine....

Photographer Johan Rosenmunthe has produced a series of stills which combine the world of animals with a sense of urban decay. Empty cities are host not to humans, but exotic wildlife from giraffes to apes and otherwise. The Isle of Human is a stunning set of imagery, a collection that inspires a sense of wonder about what would become of the world after man is no more. [johan rosenmunthe via fubiz] View in gallery View in gallery View in gallery View in gallery...

Assuming a user is opening their phone around forty times a day (the average is thirty-nine), that works out to approximately two minutes per day. Okay, maybe that still isn’t all that much time. At least…not by traditional standards. I guess we’re just a bit more impatient these days than we used to be. Anyway, Motorola apparently thought that two minutes a day to access one’s smartphone is two minutes too many....

Arguably A-frame homes are the most iconic architectural housing styles. They have been around for centuries and are still wildly popular to date. An A frame cabin’s steeply pitched roof gives it a relaxed rustic vibe, making it a perfect vacation home. Furthermore, the timeless designs of such homes make them fast and inexpensive to build, not to mention resilient to just about all weather elements. A great cabin design and great outdoor adventures go hand in hand....

Even when we know the difference between our tuxedos and our suits, picking the proper one for the appropriate circumstances can leave us feeling like Tom Hanks in Big, sporting white tails to a black tie business function. To prevent appearing like a ringleader introducing clowns when you should be at your quaffed best, and know when to dress down, there’s a few basic rules to follow, and a simple guide to knowing when a suit is required, and when it’s time for a tux....

Barbecue traditions run deep all over the world. Whether you’re dining in the U.S., Caribbean, Europe, or Asia, grill masters are serving up platefuls of delicious barbecued meats and sauces, each unique to the region. So, if you love cooking your food low and slow, keep reading to discover 21 mouthwatering barbecue styles. Related Reading: The Best Gas Grills Types of BBQ Explained Learning everything about BBQ would take a masterclass in culinary arts....

Did you grow up watching martial artists in awe and wonder, marveling at their ability to master such skill, and want to learn how they do it? Or, do you want to learn self-defense or a new sport and are considering martial arts? Whatever the reason behind your fixation with martial arts, it’s important to first learn about the different fighting styles. What Are Martial Arts? Martial arts are a fighting skill set or sport....

The Vifa Copenhagen Bluetooth Speaker offers a range of connectivity, making it a catch-all for audio from most typical consumer devices. It features Bluetooth, Wifi, optical, analog and USB connections for a range of input sources. These are fed to a pair of digital pure path amplifiers and a set of Force Balanced Woofers that deliver a whole lot of sound for a compact device. The unit is powered by a Lithium Ion Battery that provides lasting playback between charges, making it a mobile option for listeners on the go....

FWB is a relatively new term that means two people are having s#x, but it’s not a romantic relationship. What is friends with benefits relationships? Friends with benefits relationships are casual s#xual encounters between two people who want each other s#xually but don’t wish to enter into a committed romantic partnership. In fact, they explicitly refrain from entering into a committed romantic relationship. Most friends with benefits arrangements last anywhere from one encounter up to several months before one or both partners lose interest in continuing....

Our interests and hobbies are active expressions of our personalities, allowing us to experiment and discover ourselves through the things we love. However, there is a difference between a hobby and interest, and both play a considerable role in our happiness. Whether you’re writing a resume, trying to find what piques your curiosity, or just in the market for a fun way to spend your time, it’s good to be aware of the difference....

The margarita, an ultra-popular tequila-based cocktail, may be something almost everyone knows (and drinks), but tequila has never been a top feature when it comes to liquor supremacy. Back in the day, tequila was something you would drink on a dare or take as shots during happy hour, either with a lick of salt or a wedge of lime or both, and regret it the morning after. But tequila has come a very long way – once only fitting blue-collar palates now command single malt whiskey-style prices....

His death was confirmed by Sarah Ofei, the External Relations Manager of the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS-Ghana), who spoke to Peace Fm‘s ‘Kokrokoo’ host, Sefa Kayi on Friday morning. According to Madam Ofei, Prof Allotey complained of ill health on Thursday morning and was taken to the hospital for medical attention but he, however, passed on around 10:00 pm on the same day. Prior to his death on Thursday, the respected Ghanaian professor was scheduled to attend the 39th Session of UNESCO’s General Conference in Paris, the next day....

They need to be interesting, but not so interesting that you make the other person feel uncomfortable or intimidated. You want to keep the conversation going, but in a way that makes it easy for your partner to participate. In order to have an amazing first date or get to know someone deeper, you’ll need to know what topics of conversation will get them talking. It’s important to think about what they’re interested in and what they’re looking for....

Some questions are so deep that even great minds cannot give brief answers to big questions. They can only offer up something to ponder at least a little while before they try again with mind boggling answers. Also read: 150 Mind blowing questions that boggle your mind I’ve always loved questions that leave my brain scratching the wall and make me wonder if there’s more to the world than I can begin to comprehend....

And you love doing romantic things for her. But there are only so many times you can give her flowers, buy her jewelry, or take her to a nice dinner. If a special occasion is on the horizon, you want to blow it out of the water with a unique idea to have her singing your praises for years. Are you willing to be open-minded and spontaneous? If so, consider a wildly romantic, knock-her-socks-off (and other clothing items, too!...

Yes, that question sounds harsh and negative. You probably don’t know why you’re feeling this way. Or maybe you do, but you’ve stopped trying to explain it to anyone else. The last thing you want right now is to be told to “snap out of it.” It’s not that simple. It’s hard to know what to do when life sucks, because your brain is in the thick of it, too....