Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to The Signing Machine. This miniature automaton is about the size of an average smartphone, and exists for one simple purpose: duplicating it’s owners signature. Impressively enough, it manages to do this with virtually no electronic components. The machine, which is wound manually, has a four-digit security code which, when activated, allows an arm-and-pen mechanism to be released. At this point, the magic happens: driven by a handmade set of cams (internal machinery, not cameras), the machine puts the signature to paper....

Barton Myers Associates have completed a new architectural masterwork on the coastal hills of Santa Barbara county, California. The Montecito Residence was carefully designed for this breezy sea-side environment, where coastal winds are the perfect natural air conditioner. BMA designed the home to feature sliding glass walls and windows, allowing the local breezes to cool the home on warmer summer days. It is constructed with exposed steel, glass, concrete and metal paneling that makes for a home as open to its environment as possible....

Yes, programmable. Using a set of digital flat panel controls in the instrument panel of the Trion Nemesis, the driver can program the car’s powertrain, either browsing through a few predefined options or designing their own. The Predator Mode, for example, will change the vehicle’s height, interior illumination, exhaust, rev limits, and suspension. Presumably, it’ll make both car and driver feel stealthier; the product page isn’t really clear on just what it does....

The Wildcat Ridge Private Residence by Voorsanger Architects sits on a 200 acre plot of land at an elevation of over 9,000 feet in blissful Aspen, Colorado. The unique and exquisite estate yields beauty and utility as its features cater to the extreme weather changes that Colorado experiences from season to season. A large cantilever metal plated roof protects the home from the harsh snows of winter and the extreme heat of summer....

View in gallery You could be at a stage in the relationship where you’ve started to think your date options are running dry. Maybe you’ve been spending too much time following the same tired date routine and want something to liven things up. Or this is your first date and you’re wanting to really get her seeing sparks. Then we have you covered. Read Also: Fun Things to Do with Your Boyfriend...

The know-it-all who can answer every question at trivia night. But are they really that much more intelligent or study that much harder? Or do they have a natural-born edge? According to the research, certain personality types have a head start on the road to the Nobel Prize or winning the lightning round of Jeopardy. There are several theories revolving around the mutual effect of personality and intelligence. From Myers-Briggs’ 16 personality types to the 9 Intelligence types identified by Howard Gardner, it has become apparent that overall intelligence combines traits and experiences....

But what is it? Essentially, ghosting is a hurtful behavior that involves cutting off communication with someone without providing any warning or explanation as to why. It generally refers to the dating world but goes deeper than that. If you’ve ever stopped responding in a romantic or platonic relationship, left a restaurant or drive-thru line after ordering but before getting your food, or stopped showing up for a job or client, then you, dear friend, are a ghoster....

But knowing when is it time to leave a long-term relationship can be even harder than staying together until you figure it out. Of course, every relationship has its fair share of difficulties, and many couples thrive on the challenges that life throws at them to keep their relationship fresh and strong. However, every relationship also has its point where it’s simply not worth continuing anymore. Also read: How to say goodbye to someone you don’t want to leave?...

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Personally, I feel; and with my own experience in life, I can really conclude that – Fortunately, if you get attached to the right person and fell in love with a similar soul – then long distance relationship is the purest test of love. It’s because – Separation will teach you how to truly love. We realize many things about each other when we’re apart than we barely notice when we’re together....

Zaha Hadid’s yacht series is led by the “Unique Circle”, a 420-foot ship that towers over most casual cruisers on the open sea. It is the feature design of the collection that includes five smaller yachts, all just shy of 300 feet in length. Hadid spoke of her inspiration for this series, discussing the dynamic nature of water as an architectural base: The first of Zaha Hadid’s six yacht designs is currently being shaped into a pre-prototype design....

It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year. The holiday commemorates the first Thanksgiving that took place in 1621 when the Pilgrims and Wampanoag Indians gathered together in Massachusetts to feast on food that had been provided by the Native Americans. Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate harvest and thank God for all that we have. There are many traditions and activities associated with Thanksgiving, some are playing thanksgiving trivia, cooking delicious foods, sending thanksgiving greetings but the most popular one is the giving of thanks....

Though it appeared to be doomed, roller sales are higher than ever, and the reason is the level of looseness and muscle relief that comes from upgrading to rolling your muscles rather than just stretching them is the difference between pounding dough and getting the smooth and even texture a rolling pin provides. Foam rollers work out deeper kinks than simply stretching, and enhance bloodflow, flexibility, and muscle relaxation, giving you faster recovery time and better oxygenation; helping your body to work better when you employ it....

Some of the greatest minds in human history have spent their lifetimes contemplating these life’s questions. That’s how philosophy came to be. While no book will give you complete answers to all of these questions, we have compiled a list of the best philosophy books written by some of the world’s greatest thinkers. These books just may give you the clues you need to continue your philosophical journey. What is Philosophy?...

A healthy way of doing this to ourselves or to others is by asking questions that are hard to answer. The purpose of it is to provoke one’s thought process. It creates an exciting and stimulating atmosphere. Even if the questions lead to heated debates, we do become smarter by giving our brain some work and perhaps, even realizing our inherent ability to solve problems. So, keeping that as an aim, here I wrote a list of questions that make no sense....

The only answer is to carry everything you possibly can and hope that you manage to hit on the proper pocket array to solve the daily trifles and tribulations. This means a multi-tool, but that unto itself is a conundrum. Among the huge and varied market of multi-tools, it becomes a Gordian knot of options, all of which seem eerily similar, yet different enough to be crippling. The cold truth is that you’re not going to find One Tool to Rule them All, since anything short of a full Craftsman toolbox isn’t going to have all you need....

Manipulating statements can also be hidden and overlooked because of that love. You are not a fool if you have ever felt bad about things manipulators say. It has happened to many people just like you. You might even spot a few potentially manipulating statements you use by the time you are done with this article. What Is Manipulative Language? One of the most obvious manipulation phrases we are exposed to comes from political ads....

When you and your partner view the world in the same way, you can build a strong connection and flourish together. The old saying that “opposites attract” really only refers to the beginning of a relationship. Oppositional views are likely to erode attraction over time because different values in a relationship keep driving wedges between the people. Why Do You Need Relationship Values? Shared values between partners foster stability within a relationship....

First, good for you for wanting to adopt some of the positive traits of this unique and confident type of guy. A sigma male stands out from the crowd and lives life on his own terms. His high confidence, charisma, and independence enable him to live according to his values and beliefs. He has found a way out of the alpha-beta cycle and has achieved a level of personal freedom that allows him to do the things he wants in life....