A gaming enthusiast, and a serious gambler, John would spend hours at public gaming tables tossing away money and taking his wealthy associates off their coin. While he engaged in this activity, he preferred to eat a slab of meat slapped betwixt two pieces of toast, a foodstuff that was unknown to anyone during the late 1700’s, which was when he walked the Earth. Though the credit goes to him, his cook or perhaps even the Greeks and Romans were the inspiration for the sandwich, since they’d been making variations for years, which is to say nothing of gyros and wraps from the middle east and pierogies or similar pocket breaded edibles....

If you’re reading this because you’re bored at home, we know that pain. So, it only made sense to create this list of fun things to do at home alone. You already know it’s possible to enjoy your own company. Or, if you don’t, you’re about to. Your new problem will be narrowing down the options. Goodbye, boredom! What Can You Do By Yourself At Home? After looking through this list, you’ll never get bored and run out of things to do when home alone Before we dive in, it may help to consider the general categories these activities fall into....

The Brown Residence by Lake|Flato Architects is a contemporary desert home located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The home is composed of floor to ceiling windows with overhangs that stretch over long walkways and terraces to create shade from the desert sun. Views of the surrounding landscape can be seen all throughout the home inside its glass shell. Outdoor entertainment is highlighted by a refreshing pool and fireside sitting area. Over sized doors and entry ways inspire circulation and ventilation throughout the home....

We’ll go out on a limb here– you’ve never seen a pendant lamp like this before. The Fiat Lux Lamp by Constance Guisset and Grégory Cid uses the magic of magnetism and a floating orb “switch” to fill your room with light. See that floating ball a few inches below the lamp? That ball remains fixed in space when the light is illuminated, and as soon as its user pulls that ball from orbit the light turns off....

Related Reading: The Smallest Dog Breeds in the World Due to time and bloodline issues, there’s no hard and fast rule for which breed of dog is going to grow the biggest. Just like China can have some of the largest and smallest people in the world, finding an average weight for any line of canine is impossible; but if you believe in going big when it comes to your best friend, we’ve got 18 of the largest dog breeds around....

Motorola has made it official, dropping the full details of it’s iPhone-killer-competitor, the Motorola Droid. Having used an Android phone for the better part of 2009, we feel that this phone could be the next logical evolutionary milestone of Android from the original T-Mobile G1. It will be the first mobile product to feature Android 2.0, an upgrade which includes full turn-by-turn navigation to rival your dedicated GPS device. The Motorola hardware, the new version of Android and heavy push of Verizon could make the Motorola Droid a serious competitor to the iPhone....

Archery Hall and Boxing Club by FT Architects Japanese firm FT Architects developed a sports facility design to house an archery hall and a boxing club for the Kogakuin University in Tokyo, Japan. The firm was tasked by the university to build low-cost structures using locally-sourced timber. Both structures also required a large column-free space as the main feature of the building. The firm did their research and worked with experts on timber to come up with unique structural designs appropriate for each sport....

And if your group is looking to get creative, why not team up and create a group costume? No matter what you choose to wear, make sure you have a killer costume idea to back it up! In this guide, we’re going to focus on costumes for men, women, couples, and groups of friends. So whether you’re looking for something classic or something a little more unique, you are at the right place....

View in galleryvia Billboard Tupac, in Short Born Lesane Parish Crooks, Tupac Amaru Shakur, or simply 2Pac, was an American rapper and activist who shaped a generation of fans through music. A native New Yorker, Tupac Shakur relocated to Baltimore and later San Francisco, where his career took off. He lived during a time of intense social turmoil and spoke openly about his experiences as an inner-city youth. Before achieving fame, he advocated for racial equality, exploring racism, drugs, and violence in his music, poetry, and filmography....

Boyer is a director, illustrator, writer and photographer living in Brooklyn with his little dog, Vivian. “Little”, however, is certainly not the word Boyer would use to describe Vivian’s personality and charm! In fact, her personality is so big that one day, just for fun, Boyer decided to Photoshop a picture of Vivian so that her physical stature matched the size of her cheerful demeanor! As if the idea of a mammoth-sized daschund dog isn’t funny enough, Boyer began editing Vivian into pictures with himself all over the city, with buildings and landmarks around to really show off her “new size” to scale....

Southern Italy’s busiest freight city has received a glorious green centerpiece to its mountainous landscape. The Vulcano Buono, “good volcano” in Italian, was designed to merge with this Italian landscape, in homage to the once tragic nearby Mt. Vesuvius volcano just a few miles away. Vulcano Buono houses a shopping mall, an outdoor theater, restaurants and a hotel– all contained within a rolling green roof comprised of over 2,500 thriving plants....

As a friend, lover, parent, or caregiver, how do you cope with a loved one who is unable to perceive other people’s feelings? What words can you use, and how do you approach the situation? One of the biggest challenges related to understanding and communicating with people who lack empathy is that they don’t get it when you try to tell them. Yes, It’s difficult to connect with people who don’t have empathy....

Or do you — like many of us — struggle to come up with the right words of sympathy? Maybe you’ve decided to say as little as possible and show your sympathy with thoughtful actions and gifts. There’s nothing wrong with that. But if you want some help putting your sympathy into words that won’t make anyone cringe, we’ve curated this list of comforting things to say or write. We’ve even thrown in a short list of things not to (ever) say to someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one....

There’s nothing quite like spending your days with the person you cherish, and sharing your time and attention with them creates an intimacy that few other relationships can match. For most people, finding true love can be difficult. When you are dealing with feelings of insecurity, loneliness, or shyness, you may wonder if anyone will ever come along who finds you attractive enough to date or love you romantically. While it may seem like something out of your control, there are several reasons why nobody likes you romantically, and many of them are simple things that you can fix right now to make yourself more attractive to potential romantic partners in the future....

And you can’t help thinking, “When will I have that?” or “Will I ever…?” No one is doomed to a life without love unless they choose it. We’re guessing you haven’t. The love you find will likely look different from someone else’s, but that doesn’t make it less. Besides, you’re not looking for what other people have. Read on to learn how to improve your chances of finding exactly what you want....

Inspiration doesn’t always come from real-life people. It can come from a 900-year-old little green creature from who knows where with pointy ears and unmistakable syntax! Beloved characters from favorite movies have inspired us, and every Star Wars fan would agree; Jedi Master Yoda is unmistakably one of the most inspiring of them all. And even if you haven’t watched Star Wars films created by George Lucas (oh, what horror!...

One of the best ways to keep our lovely locks looking their best is to go with a hairstyle that doesn’t follow trends, but rather choose from among the traditional men’s hairstyles which are always part of the fashion conversation. By doing this, we adorn our head with a timeless creation that shan’t lose its lustre the moment the trends shift. By working with your barber or stylist it’s easy to get a look that looks great no matter how much lettuce you’ve got....

It’s normal. Thinking about the philosophical conundrum? Wondering if your partner is right for you? Pondering about the nature of existence and your place in this universe? Or Waiting for aliens or God’s presence. In whichever mood or mindset you are in Wherever you’re going in life, you’ll never get there if you don’t ask yourself the right questions. In fact, life can feel like one big impossible question and answer session sometimes....

For couples, Halloween can be a time to get creative and come up with some funny, suggestive, and downright naughty Halloween captions. In this post, I’ve compiled 100 Halloween couple captions that will make your spooky photos even more special. Whether you’re dressing up as a sexy vampire or a creepy clown, these funny and sexy Halloween captions for couples will make your pictures go viral. And will make you both laugh....

When you freely write in a journal, you allow yourself to explore your thoughts and feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Writing down your feelings can be incredibly helpful when working through personal issues or trying to grow as a person. Many people need help thinking of probing and engaging topics and questions for a self-development journal. That’s where our journal prompts for self-growth come in – to help you on your journey of self-discovery....