It can cause you to isolate yourself from your friends, stop exercising, and stop doing the things you used to love, which only adds to your sadness and feelings of hopelessness. Often, feelings of hopelessness coexist with other negative feelings that prevent you from living your best life. You may have low self-worth, social anxiety, or even depression. With any of these issues, you can spiral down in a whirlpool of sadness and isolation that leaves you wondering if you’ll ever have hope again....

What makes the Bandit9 Bishop so special? First, the design. It sports a high grade steel unibody with wood veneer panels and a tightly-knit leather seat. This blend of steel, wood and leather presents a character that is sleek, classy, minimal and natural all at once. As I mentioned in the opening, it’s as much a work of sculpture as it is a motorcycle. It looks like it belongs as a release at Milan Design Week, a refined piece of functional art that inspires both wonder and lust in the onlooker....

Bar Raval Toronto is one of the finest wooden interiors we’ve seen in years. It’s the result of CNC’d mahogany, a computer-driven router that carves fine wood to shape much like a 3D printer on a grand scale. Mahogany pieces are shaped into undulating forms that fit together on the bar, the walls and hanging ceiling design elements. These pieces are inspired by the shape of cured Spanish meats, plus the tattoo’d muscles of Bar Raval’s clientele....

I have a hard time finding an exercise routine I actually enjoy. I love physical activity — walking, biking, hiking, dancing, etc. But a regular “exercise program” feels like work to me. Last summer I agreed to join my 21-year-old daughter in a workout program called “Insanity.” The name itself should tell you everything. I really did give it my best shot, especially since it was something the two of us could do together....

Standing (rather than sitting) at your desk for part of the day is great for your health and a trend that is becoming more and more mainstream. However, while doing your work at a standing desk has many health benefits, standing too much isn’t good either. Prolonged standing can increase whole body discomfort, making it difficult to focus on your work. That’s why combining standing and sitting or resting on a stool is a great option....

Throughout history people have been captivated by acts of violence, and criminal intent. From asking why people commit these crimes, to wondering how they can pull them off in the first place. For anyone who enjoys a deeper look at the psyche, and methodology of criminals, true crime documentaries can help further your personal research. And in some cases, they even help close cases. With true crime documentaries, viewers are able to get more information, interviews, and theories they wouldn’t receive through the news media....

The film BladeRunner is amongst the science fiction genre’s most iconic films. While the stark futuristic landscape, the robotic technologies and the eerie sense of postmoderism make the film, the umbrellas of this movie made a statement themselves. The shafts in the umbrellas in the film BladeRunner were filled with light, providing protection from the constant rains and a strong sense of style at the same time. Fortunately, you can own one of your own today....

In recent years, BMW has taken to revealing its next generation vehicles in a series of BMW Vision concepts. Back in 2009, we saw the BMW Vision Efficient Dynamics concept, a gasoline/electric hybrid car with a wild and progressive exterior design. Unlike most concept cars, however, this idea came very close to its eventual production car successor. Five years after the Vision Efficient Dynamics concept was revealed, the BMW i8 Roadster is ready to ship....

One of the 20th century’s greatest architects celebrates his 102nd birthday today. Oscar Niemeyer is arguably Brazil’s most significant architect of the modern era, having worked at the epicenter of the South American nation’s architectural renaissance. His works include the Cathedral of Brasilia, the National Congress of Brazil, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum and the Palácio da Alvorada, the residence of Brazil’s president. To put that in context, imagine if one architect was responsible for the White House, the United States Congress and many of our other government buildings… We salute Mr....

Casa nel Bosco di Ulivi by Luca Zanaroli | Gallery

Chris Attoh Biography and Celebrity Profile Biography It is not clear when Chris Attoh was born, although it is known that he celebrates his birthday on May 17. He was born and raised in Ghana. For his early education, Attoh attended Achimota High School in Accra city and later Accra Academy where he successfully completed his sixth form. For his tertiary education, Attoh attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology where he pursued a bachelor’s degree in painting....

Here are some of the lesser-known facts about Christian Astu: 1. Christian is One of Ten Siblings He was born Christian Atsu Twasam on 10th January 1992 to Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Twasam in the coastal town of Ada Foah, Ghana. Being one of his parents’ ten children (six boys and four girls), Christian had no option but to work from a young age to help provide for his family....

The phrase “urban housing” can mean many different things. It can represent a small, multi-family structure, a large scale housing project or a high rise building that scrapes the sky. While most leave plenty to be desired in terms of aesthetic beauty, there are some that go far beyond the pale with amazing design and self-sustainable amenities. From the “cities within cities” of the past and present to the climate-ready buildings of the future, these 10 urban habitats are amongst the absolute best in modern architectural achievement....

The Deepflight Submarine Super Falcon Mark II is a two-seater submarine styled with an aircraft sensibility. It spans 17-feet in length, with each seat having its own bubble-glass cockpit. It features a set of wings on the side and stabilizers in the rear that help guide the Super Falcon through the water. It can be piloted to depths as low as 400-feet beneath the surface, providing a rare view into the undersea world....

The Deus Ex Machina Smirk is a hand-crafted custom motorcycle by one of the most celebrated shops in the custom scene. After humble beginnings, Deus Ex is now represented across the globe with flagship stores in Sydney, Milan, LA and Bali. It’s a global brand, but their work remains focused on hand-crafted restorations of beautiful vintage motorcycles. The Smirk is a playful departure for Deus Ex Machina. This beach cruiser is fitted with a custom surfboard rack on its right side, giving its rider an extra arm to carry their other favorite craft from home to the shore....

While the braille-enabled watch is not a new technology, this version by designer Lawrence Kwok is a refreshing take on this benevolent gadget. The Diesel Braille Watch Concept is not just pretty, it also brings added functionality for its blind users. The Diesel Braille Watch has two “faces”, one on the outer side and one on the inside which touches the skin. Its user can feel the time as it changes on their wrist, and get a more accurate reading by feeling the moveable buttons on the top....

The biggest name in vacuums now makes… fans? The Dyson Air Multiplier Fan was revealed today to a confused, intrigued and well received audience (in that order). With it’s signature in high design and state-of-the-art technology, Dyson has aimed to reinvent the table top fan. The Air Multiplier is a blade-less design that pumps up to 119 gallons of air per second in a smooth, steady flow. View in gallery The Dyson Air Multiplier works by drawing air into its base and forcing it up into a “loop amplifier” where it is accelerated by a jet....

Ady Gil EarthRace SuperYacht DESTROYED By Japanese Whaling Vessel | In October, we featured a list of luxury yachts, 10 cutting edge boats of the future, including the amazing biofuel-powered Ady Gill EarthRace speed boat. The EarthRace ship was the first of its kind to race around the world, in just 61 days, without a single drop of fossil fuel. Later renamed the Ady Gil, EarthRace had been used as a protest ship against the whaling industry as part of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society....

The Ecole Maternelle Pajol Kindergarten school in Paris, France is a newly renovated 1940s building by Palatre et Leclere architecture firm. While the basic structure of the building remains true to its historic roots surface exterior as well as interior received a vibrant and bold revamping. The color spectrum brings life to the walls and even ground of the school. Youthful graphic art splashes the walls and playground around of the school creating a youthful and fun cartoon-esque environment for the students and faculty....

The Endesa Pavilion in Barcelona, Spain is an environmentally friendly structure designed by the Institute of Advanced Architecture of Catalonia as a part of the Smart City Expo. Composed of a series of triangular modules, this pavilion optimizes space and energy. Each angular module is equipped with a solar power panel and collects photovoltaic energy. The buildings prime medium of natural wood contributes to its organic nature. The inside of the pavilion is a spacious and simple layout easily accessible for people to visit and enjoy during the expo....