Are you stuck in your head again — re-running old conversations, thinking up better responses, and ruminating on someone’s hurtful remarks? Do you worry about your worry and how to get out of your head? There’s so much going on in there, anyway. And your brain keeps piping up with invitations to dwell on familiar, self-defeating thoughts and the memories that back them up. When your mind wanders, it tends to default to negative thoughts....
What if they don’t feel the same way about you, or maybe they just don’t want to cross that line into something more personal while at work. Whatever the reason, this can lead to an uncomfortable situation that could get in the way of your productivity and your happiness at work—not to mention your emotional well-being. What do you do when you develop feelings for someone you work with? and how to get over someone you see every day at work?...
The color, texture and shape of food has inspired a collection of artists and fashion designers to create clothing inspired by culinary creations. Hunger Pains Food Fashion is a project photographed by Ted Sabarese and created by a team of 15 designers led by Ami Goodheart. Two Project Runway alums, Daniel Feld and Wesley Nault, wove the artichoke dress shown above. The model stood for six hours while the duo crafted the dress leaf by leaf before the first photograph was taken....
To commemorate the late icon, the NPP will hold a ceremony in his honor. The party has organized a church service scheduled to take place at the Ridge Church. A get-together is also expected to follow the church service. This will hold at the party’s National Headquarters. The Acting General Secretary of the NPP, John Boadu has called on NPP loyalists to partake in the event as a sign of respect to the late chairman who has been described as one of the greatest sons of the country....
If coaching is a profession that interests you, getting certified is an important step you need to consider. As a coach myself, I can’t stress enough how valuable it is to get certified by an accredited coach training program. More and more people are willing to invest money in their own personal development and success, and life coaches can help them reach their goals. It’s a career that is both fulfilling and financially rewarding....
A common principle of studio photography, and fine art before it, is the use of “key” lighting to illuminate the subject. Often, the key light is placed at a 45-degree angle above and to the side of the subject. This goes back to the days of Rembrandt, whose art showed fading light across the face and a triangular highlight on the cheek of the opposite side. In this photography studio, FT Architects has built this “Rembrandt Lighting” right into the architecture, by creating a large soft box of light angled down toward the studio’s center....
Whether you’re on a business trip, a weekend rendezvous or a last minute vacation, you absolutely cannot do it better than with the Lou Dalton Weekender Heavy Cotton Bag. That’s not sales speak either, it comes from a pretty basic equation on our part. All of the above most certainly include first impressions– be they with potential clients, new employers, new loves or old friends, a bag like this just screams “baller” at anyone who is just about to judge you....
Fashion label Emporio Armani has tapped actress Megan Fox to model their 2010 line of lingerie and women’s wear, and the first images have just trickled onto the web. The 23-year-old actress is no stranger to lingerie photo shoots, nor is her entrance into high fashion unlikely. Before her, actresses like Angelina Jolie, Olga Kurylenko and Scarlett Johanssen have all tried their hands at modeling, and Miss Fox is certainly a welcome addition to that group....
Metal wallets are trendy. They epitomize elegance, making them perfect for enhancing your professional appearance. It also helps that they give superior card protection against illegal scanning, thanks to RFID blocking technology. Thus, a metal wallet is an ideal EDC solution. Whether you crave an titanium, stainless steel or aluminum wallet, strength and functionality are guaranteed–provided you cop the right brand. But which one is the best metal wallet? We set out to eliminate your analysis paralysis, with our quick reviews of the top 15 metal wallets for men as of 2021....
The Microsoft Project HoloLens has been revealed after five years of development under the codename “Project Baraboo”. It’s an idea that was born in a brainstorm session during Microsoft Kinect development, and it’s one that its inventor was given the opportunity to run with. Creator Alex Kipman could now be a household name in product dev circles, as this “moonshot” of his own is now receiving global interest. Project HoloLens uses a trio of processors — a CPU, GPU and “holographic processing unit” — to present its human/holographic interface....
Modernist Cuisine isn’t just a list of recipes for a budding cook to leaf through, but a vast resource about the history of food, cooking techniques and the science behind them. It’s one thing to know how to grill a steak, it’s another to understand how the types of charcoal, smoke, shape of the grill enclosure and its ventilation settings effect how the final flavor is produced. What makes Modernist Cuisine different is that it doesn’t just explain how to cook a dish, it explains how the process works....
Domiri’s photographs are carefully balanced, showing precise symmetry of forms in the repeated geometry of religious architecture. These are not simple point-and-shoot photographs. Carefully composed frames show the balance in each photograph, and the subjects are exposed perfectly with light and color. The photographer’s skill is met with a subject matter that not every artist has access to. Mohammad Domiri’s photographs are well-produced, but should also be cherished for the perspective they provide to outsiders....
Sneaker fans had better watch their necks, this new release from Nike Sportswear is certain to keep their heads spinnin’. As a collab between Nike, LiveStrong and Hideout, the Nike Footscape is all business on the bottom, style on top. The base of the Footscape is a traditional sports shoe, a yellow-and-white rubber sole that meets the pavement with plenty of comfort. The upper on the Nike Footscape is part lace and part leather with a soft, long fur coat as its’ moneymaker....
The Palabritas Beach House in Peru by Metropolis Architects serves as a large picture frame focusing on the marvelous ocean views which the home overlooks. Rounded corners and bold red accents give the modern home a retro feel reminiscent of the 1960s. A small pool acts as a transitional piece between the interior and exterior while large glass windows provide generous views of the lovely Peruvian shoreline. The contemporary estate is lined in glowing lights that highlight the building’s unique stout and rectangular design....
The digital revolution is still evolving. The tools are changing, adapting to suit our human physiology and its capacity for expression. The latest of this evolution comes from a new company called Palette, producers of the Palette modular control interface for digital creatives. It delivers analog-style tools in modular blocks, allowing the user to build a physical toolkit that best suits their creative workflow. The user can choose from knobs, sliders and buttons, then build (and swap) a control array that does the job right....
Images by Shannon McGrath The inspiration of Nonna’s house is apparent in Rozzi’s Italian Canteen. The above could be a scene from a Sunday dinner, without the food of course, but taken in a contemporary direction. The custom concrete tiles on the floor, flowery in design, echo the patterns of wallpaper and tablecloths from decades past. The knick knacks on Nonna’s shelves are repeated here, where kitchenwares are within reach of the dining table, making the environment feel like a home to its guests....
Is the surface of the water getting a bit redundant to you? If you’re more curious about the life below sea level, the ScubaCraft Underwater Boat is the craft for you. This progressively-designed speedboat has one feature none of the other boats in your marina do provide– the ability to submerge. While the cabin isn’t contained like a typical submarine, this one will take you under provided that you’re wearing the proper scuba gear....
Looking to give your walls a little attitude? The Skull Wallpaper and other wall coverings by Beware the Moon are just the ticket. Beware the Moon is the duo of John Wakefield and his daughter Louise, who devised a series of three wallpapers including the skull design above, a pinup model and a stylish ostrich illustration. You can get these on your walls for between 50 and 210 British Pounds per roll, and if you’ve got the room for it, we certainly suggest you consider…
Scientific studies have shown that human beings make a determination about another person in a span of scant seconds, which means first impressions can end up costing you the ballgame. Though there’s no guaranteed formula for success, these 16 style fundamentals can get you on track to show yourself off. Learn the Game You should know as much about the company as possible before you ever walk through the door....
Name a celebrity that hasn’t been photographed with a pair of Super Sunglasses, and you’ve got a celebrity that stands far from the A-List. Everyone from Lil Wayne to Jessica Alba, Sienna Miller to Kanye West all own a few pair of Super shades, and boy do they love to show them off to the paparazzi. Super has recently released their Spring Summer 2010 collection, and it can’t get much hotter than this....
