World's Largest Indoor Picture is 40 Gigapixels and Awesome!

Wednesday, March 30, 2011



Images by Jeffrey Martin, www.360cities.net



Photographer Jeffery Martin created this record-breaking 360-degree photo inside the Strahov Monastery Library in Prague. It's stitched together out of 3000 photos at a very high resolution. It's so detailed you can easily read book titles on the wall and even study the brush strokes on the ceiling.



If you printed it out, it would be 78 feet long! Go here to check it out in zoom/pan mode.




Day off dilemma - what to do?

My days off are usually Mondays and Tuesdays, but I worked yesterday and have today free instead. For some reason it's really throwing me off! I didn't schedule much because I originally had an event, but that's since been cancelled, so now I'm stuck with my wheels spinning. I think the gloomy weather we've been having is also taking a bit of a toll on me.

My restlessness is your gain - you can use the phrase "Wednesday Weirdness" as a bonus entry into one of my current giveaways.

Pillow Talk - Potential Tool for Long Distance Relationships



">


Pillow Talk is a project by interaction designer Joanna Montgomery aimed at helping long-distance couples stay connected. It's still in the prototype phase, but she's gotten enough interest that she's already raised investment funds to help make it a reality.

It works like this: each person has a special pillow and a sensor band for their chest. When they go to bed, the other person's pillow will glow softly. When the other person goes to sleep, they'll actually be able to hear their partner's real-time heartbeat through the pillow.

You can find out more about Pillow Talk and check on how the project is coming along at the creator's website.

Starting to plan a new look - any suggestions?

Tuesday, March 29, 2011
I want to completely redo my blog's look soon. Any suggestions on who to go to for good layouts and graphics? Also, are there any resources on this subject that you've posted or found particularly helpful? I'd love to read them!

Cheers,

Mnemosyne

Daily Cute - Baby Tiger



Awesome Groupon - $7 for $15 credit on eBay!

Today you can get $15 for eBay for only $7 on Groupon.com. You can use this with any PayPal eBay transaction and even use it for shipping costs.



If you don't have Groupon, I'd love it if you used me as a referral (I'll get some credit for it, and it won't cost you a thing):

http://www.groupon.com/r/uu4636795




You can find the eBay deal here:

http://www.groupon.com/deals/ebay



New! Weekly Bonus Entry for current giveaways

Monday, March 28, 2011
Want an extra entry for one of my current giveaways? Just post the weekly bonus phrase in the comments section of one giveaway of your choice. It's that easy!


This week's bonus entry phrase:

"I Love Spring Beauty Trends"

If you want, I'd also love to hear your favorite Spring beauty tip, but it's not required.

Current giveaways:

Avon GLAZEWEAR Dimensions (ends 4/03)

Benefit Stay Put Set (Eye Makeup Trio) (ends 4/10)


As always, make sure you've done the main entry first on the giveaway or any bonus won't count!

Monday Music: "Ach, so fromm, ach so traut"




Fritz Wunderlich sings Lionel's aria "Ach, so fromm, ach so traut" from Flotow's Martha. You might know it as "M'appari tutt'amor" in its famous Italian translation since lots of the big Italian tenors recorded it this way. This version is a bit faster than some out there, but Wunderlich nails it with his gorgeous tone and clear-as-a-bell German.

Here's another version I like, with a more modern singer (Jonas Kaufmann) and a very different voice color. This guy definitely has that crazy opera sex appeal:

If Dr. Seuss Made Star Wars






From cartoonist Adam Watson comes a series of illustrations imagining Star Wars in the style of Dr. Seuss.



You can check out more on his blog here.



Awesome Baby Unicorn Sculpture - super cute!




No, we haven't found a mythical creature; this is a baby unicorn sculpture by Indigo-Ocean. If you'd like to catch your own, you might be able to: according to her DeviantART, she does commissions.

Crazy Cute - Stick!

Saturday, March 26, 2011


Next (eventual) Stop, San Antonio

Friday, March 25, 2011
We just found out a few weeks ago that we're moving to San Antonio. My husband is in the Air Force, so we go where they tell us. He'll be moving out first some time this Summer; I still have some school left so I'll be in Oklahoma for several months after he leaves. We've been apart before for training and a deployment, so we're not too worried about the distance relationship thing, but it's always hard to be seperated.

This will be our first Permanent Change of Station, or "PCS". I'll be posting bits of our moving adventures here over the next year or so, so stay tuned!

Mr. Popper's Penguins Teaser Trailer Released

Thursday, March 24, 2011



I grew up loving Mr. Popper's Penguins and was super-excited to hear that they're making a film. After watching the trailer with Jim Carrey, I'm not really sure what I'll think about the movie. This trailer doesn't have the same "feel" the book did for me, but it does have a lot of cute penguins! I'll probably still try and catch it when it comes out this summer.

Update: the trailer was auto-playing, and that always annoys me! I've taken it off this post, but you can still see it here.

Are you a Comic Sans Criminal? (humor)

Wednesday, March 23, 2011


Are you or is someone you know addicted to Comic Sans? This site can help:

http://comicsanscriminal.com/



Daily Cute - The Angriest Hummingbird!


The Tortoise is Messier than I Am

Tuesday, March 22, 2011


If I were a tortoise...


This Galápagos tortoise had me laughing yesterday. It started with whole carrots and only succeeded in actually taking a bite one out of every four or so tries, sometimes missing by several inches. Its friend was much more deliberate and had a much higher success rate. I think ithe tortoise amused me in part because I identified with it - I don't have "normal" depth perception, so there have been plenty of times when I've reached for something and ended up way off the mark. I can occasionally be a little messy when I eat, too, so the bit of carrot that stayed stuck to its face the entire time only added to the effect.

Have you ever seen an animal that reminded you of somebody?

Benefit Stay Put Set (eye makeup trio) Review & Giveaway




I recently purchased the Stay Put Set from Benefit. This eye makeup trio has three different products in slightly smaller packaging so you can try them all out. It includes:

- 0.11 oz Erase Paste in Medium (regular is .15 oz and $26)
- 0.11 oz Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in R.S.V.P. (regular is .16 oz and $19)
- 0.09 oz Stay Don't Stray (regular is .33 oz and $24)

My favorite item has to be the R.S.V.P. Eyeshadow. I've never really used cream shadows a lot, but this one has me hooked. As I've said before, I love natural makeup shades. R.S.V.P. is a pretty champagne color with just a little bit of shimmer. It's subtle but gives some really nice light shading. Like other cream shadows, it can be worn sheer or bold depending on how/how much you apply.




Cream Eyeshadow in R.S.V.P.



Stay Don't Stray worked well for me. I tried it with some more vibrantly-colored eyeshadow and everything stayed put for the day. I've also tried it as an under-eye concealer after reading some reviews about it and found it works fairly well for that too.

The Erase Paste brightener/concealer works well for me on other parts of my face, but I'm not 100% thrilled with it underneath my eyes. It might be that I need a lighter shade there. A tiny bit definitely goes a long way with this stuff!



Want to win your own Benefit Stay Put Set?

Win: Benefit Stay Put Set (Stay Don't Stray, Erase Paste in medium, Creaseless Cream Eyeshadow in "R.S.V.P.")

To Enter:

Like my brand-new Facebook page (Make sure to leave your first name + last initial as they show on Facebook so I can verify)


For bonus entries (leave a comment for each bonus activity completed):

Subscribe to my feedburner emails
Follow me on Twitter
Follow me via Google Friend Connect
Enter my Avon Glazewear Dimensions Lipstick Giveaway (ended 4/03)

The last day to enter the giveaway is Sunday, April 10th (04/10/11). I will use random.org to choose a winner and will contact him or her by email (please leave an email if it is not visible in your profile).


Note: I am not affiliated with Benefit in any way and did not recieve anything for this review/giveaway. All opinions are my own. It's just me, folks!

All tweets ever tweeted can be backed up on 20 terabytes



On March 21st, 2011, Twitter turned 5. Did you know that all tweets, from the very first ("inviting coworkers") until today, can fit in 20 terabytes of data? To put that in perspective, I currently have roughly 3 terabytes of storage within arm's reach. To also put that in perspective, however, some say the estimated storage size of the Library of Congress's print collection (converted into words/characters) is only about half that of the tweets. Have we actually tweeted twice the amount contained in our national research library?

Another Flogging Molly song for you

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Build-A-Bear Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to entry #43, Deanna! An email will be on its way to you shortly.

Thank you to everyone who entered! Don't forget to check out our current giveaways on the right side of the page :)

World's Most Expensive Dog - $1.5 million dollar pup



11-month old Hong Dong, a Red Tibetan Mastiff, recently sold for a record $1,500,000.00. The name means "Big Splash", and this 180lb puppy has certainly made one. These dogs have become one of the latest "it" items in China, and the rich and fabulous have gone crazy for these furry status symbols.

Besides their unique appearance (red is considered a lucky color in China) and their intelligence, Red Tibetan Mastiffs are also prized for their history. They are viewed as one of the world's oldest purebreds and have been used as watchdogs in Asia for thousands of years.

No More Hyphen: "e-mail" will now officially be "email"

Friday, March 18, 2011
“Diamonds are forever. E-mail comes close.”

~ June Kronholz






The AP Stylebook has announced that they are officially changing "e-mail" to "email". Since they generally set the style and usage standards for news and other media, this omission of the hyphen will probably become the universally "correct" way.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Music and Videos to put you in the mood

Thursday, March 17, 2011
"So, success attend St. Patrick's fist,
For he's a saint so clever;
Oh! he gave the snakes and toads a twist,
And bothered them forever!"

~ Henry Bennett



The Muppets sing "Danny Boy":




Flogging Molly's "Drunken Lullabies" (we caught them live on Tuesday; it was awesome!):




The Dubliners "Wild Rover" (No, Nay, Never!):


March 15th - The Ides of March

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
"Beware the Ides of March"

~ Soothsayer, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare





Today, March 15th, marks the Ides of March. The concept of the "Iudus Martii" has been immortalized by the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar on this day in 44 BC.

In Roman times and for centuries after, the Ides was a term for the approximate middle day of any month (either the 15th or 13th, depending on the month). Since the original Roman calendar was set up to coincide with the moon, the Ides would theoretically be the day of the full moon, although the actual calendar dates were often completely out of sync with what nature had going on. The Ides in general were considered unlucky days along with several others throughout the month.

"Tanga Trash" - Mnemosyne's Mystery Box Reviews #1

Monday, March 14, 2011
I am a sucker for a good mystery box.



Look what came today! Tanga.com is one of those daily deal sites that will have a few items a day in different categories (t-shirts, games, magazines, jewelry, etc). To clear out old inventory, every now and then they offer "Tanga Trash" mystery boxes for a low price. Ever wonder what's in a Tanga Mystery Box? On March 8, Tanga offered a "Tanga Trash" Game & Toy mystery box and I was able to snag one.

The price: $5.99 + $4.99 shipping (I had $1 credit so I only paid $9.98 total)

The haul:



Sevi Eco-Friendly Mini Pull Along Toy, Horse ($20 on Amazon)



Kid Galaxy My 1st RC GoGo Fire Truck ($18 on Amazon)




and Cromlet ($16 on Amazon)


I was hoping to get at least one new game to try out, but I didn't expect over $50 worth of stuff! I don't have any kids yet, so the toys will probably either be gifted or (possibly) used here for future giveaways. The package arrived less than a week after I ordered and everything is in great shape. Thanks Tanga!

Amazingly Fun - Turn any website into a Katamari Damacy game!



"My Earth really is full of things!"

~ The King of All Cosmos, Katamari Damacy






You can now turn any website into a Katamari Damacy game!

Katamari Damacy is a really addictive series of games where you roll around picking stuff up. As you get more stuff, your Katamari gets bigger and you can pick up even bigger stuff! In the game you start with items as small as thumbtacks and tiny coins and end up being able to grab entire buildings at once.

This code lets you take any website and play a similar game. It makes all the words, pictures, etc into "items" that you can roll around and pick up. Just go to the website you want to play on and paste the code into the address bar! They even have music from the game so you can groove while you roll. I rolled around on my blog for a little while and got a screenshot so you can see what it's like.

Here's the Article on Geekologie where I found out about this.

Avon Glazewear Review & Giveaway




My lips get dry really easily, and when they do it shows. Even with chapstick I don't always have perfectly even coloring, so I like to use tinted lipwear of some sort (lipstick, gloss, etc).

Lip gloss is okay, but I usually prefer a good lipstick if I need to wear it for a long time. It seems to last better and feel better long-term.

Oftentimes I don't want a lot of color, just something to smooth things out and provide some moisture protection. Enter Avon's GLAZEWEAR Dimensions Lipstick. I bought a tube of Nude Gold on sale around Christmas, and wow! It has just a little sparkle and the color is so close to my natural shade my husband didn't even realize I was wearing it at first.

Without anything on:



With Glazewear Nude Gold:





See? A nice, natural color that still adds the final polish on a look. This stuff also lasts well - I wear it to work and usually only reapply after eating something.

It's become my standard nude lipstick and I use it almost daily, so I figured I should probably order some more...and while I'm at it, I'll pick one up for a lucky reader!

Win: GLAZEWEAR Dimensions in "Nude Gold"

To Enter:

Follow me via Google Friend Connect and comment below

For bonus entries (leave a comment for each bonus activity completed):

Like my brand-new facebook page (two entries - comment twice for this one! Make sure to leave your first name + last initial as they show on facebook so I can verify)
Subscribe to my feedburner emails
Follow me on Twitter


The last day to enter the giveaway is Sunday, April 3rd (04/03/11). I will use random.org to choose a winner and will contact him or her by email (please leave an email if it is not visible in your profile).


Note: I am not affiliated with Avon in any way and did not recieve anything for this review/giveaway. It's just me, folks!

Happy Pi Day! 3/14

"Just look at that", Currin said almost crossly as he pointed to the envelope of space under a hand in one of Rembrandt's portraits. "It's exact and indefinite. It's like pi--you can keep figuring it out and always be right and never be done."

-- Peter Schjeldahl, quoting the painter John Currin




Today is Pi Day! March 14th is 3/14, the first few digits in "pi", that most famous of irrational numbers. It's also Einstein's birthday, making Pi Day a nerd holiday extraordinaire!



Pi is what you get when you divide the circumference of any circle by its diameter. It's always the same (a little more than 3), but it's such a finicky number that you can never be 100% exact on its value. It has an inifinite number of decimal points, which means that somewhere along the way you have to round it off to write it down. That's why it's usually represented as a symbol instead of an actual number.

To celebrate (and since I happen to have today off work) I'm thinking about making a "pi pie". Hmmm, the trick is choosing the flavor...

Spring Forward - Don't Forget Daylight Savings!

Saturday, March 12, 2011





Sundays are the last day of my work-week. They're also the busiest, so I need all the zzzz's I can get most Saturday nights. Tonight, however, even going to bed an hour early won't help me get extra rest, because it's Daylight Savings Time! At 2 a.m. we "spring forward" an hour, and that means I lose an hour of sleep!

On the bright side, I suppose that means I'll be one hour closer to the start of my "weekend" over Monday/Tuesday.

Have you ever missed anything because you forgot to Spring Forward/Fall Back?

Build-A-Bear Workshop Giveaway ends Tomorrow (Sunday 3/13)

There are only 28 entries so far, so get in on a good chance to win!

$10 Build-A-Bear Gift Card

The last day to enter is tomorrow, Sunday 3/13/11.

Click here to enter on the original giveaway post!

Your Daily Dose of Cute - Super Cute Bunny

Friday, March 11, 2011





Adorable Wedding Bouquet

Thursday, March 10, 2011


Banks considering possible $50 spending limit on debit cards




“Money often costs too much.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson





I don't know about you, but I've seen some pretty negative shockwaves from the banking reforms. While the new rules were supposed to help the average person by taking away or limiting certain types of fees and charges, banks have responded by using them to justify adding new charges or increasing others that weren't specifically regulated. It's not a question of poor actions on the part of the government; rather, it's the result of banks doing whatever they can to make money off of you and me.

In the latest episode from the banking drama, banks are responding to proposed legislation that would limit the amount they are allowed to charge retailers for debit card transactions. Currently they charge an average of 44 cents per transaction (which is why many smaller, mom-and-pop places have a $5 or so minimum for debit purchases) and the new regulations would cap this at 12 cents.

The banks' response? Limit debit card usage or require retailers to allow (and thus also pay for) multiple transactions by putting a very low limit on how much can be charged at one time.

From cnn.com:

"JPMorgan Chase, one of the nation's largest banks, is considering capping debit card transactions at either $50 or $100, according to a source with knowledge of the proposal."

With a $50 cap, even going out to dinner could be something where you'd have to find a new way to pay. I don't think our bank (USAA) would adopt a policy like this, but if they did I'd be the first one out the door. After all, this isn't even credit - it's my money!

You can read more about the possible changes at money.cnn.com.

How would this limit affect you?


What to do when your phone gets wet - a trick that really worked for me

Tuesday, March 8, 2011




I once accidentally soaked my iphone overnight.

I had a bowl of water near my bed that I'd been soaking an injury in earlier in the day, and when I went to sleep I was so exhausted I didn't realize that the phone managed to find its way into said bowl of water.

The next morning I freaked out when I discovered the tragedy. I began scouring the internet for something, anything that would help.

I read about taking the phone apart, putting it in the oven, leaving it in the sunshine, and several other home remedies. Eventually I came across one that people were swearing by, and it seemed so crazy I thought "this just might work".

It turns out it did! One week later and my phone was back to normal. There haven't been any problems with it whatsoever.

So how do you fix an iphone that's been soaked in water?

Rice.

Yep, rice. I used instant because it's what I had on hand. After removing the SIM card and putting the phone in the cut-off toe of some panty hose (to make sure no bits of rice got inside) I sealed it in an air-tight bag of rice. I then put the bag of rice + phone in a tin and left it alone for a week.

Seven days later I retrieved it without much hope that things would work. Much to my surprise and delight, when I tried to turn it on a little apple popped up on the screen.

If you find yourself in a similar situation, the most important thing is do not try and turn the wet phone on. Even if the water hasn't done any damage yet, you could wreck the electronics inside by trying to turn the device on. Be patient, do what you can to dry it out, and only then try and push buttons. Again, I left mine in the rice for a whole week to make sure before I tested it. You also want to make sure the bag is as air-tight as possible so that the rice will absorb moisture from the device and not from the air.

I hope you'll never need this piece of advice, but if you do I hope it helps! It won't work for everyone, but it worked extremely well for me.

Your Daily Dose of Cute

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."

~Ben Williams




Ball?

This puppy was found on CuteOverload.com

It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth....

Monday, March 7, 2011
"It goes like this, the fourth, the fifth, the minor fall, the major lift..."

~ lyrics from "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen




A great version of the song that immortalized the C, F, G, A minor, F chord progression.

Leonard Cohen first released the song back in 1984 and since then it has been recorded by many, many musicians. This version by Rufus Wainwright was featured on the Shrek movie album even though it was John Cale's cover used in the actual film.

$5 Amazon.com code giveaway at itsThoughtful.com - 200 Winners








www.itsThoughtful.com is hosting a giveaway for St. Patrick's Day where 200 winners will recieve $5 Amazon.com Gift Codes. It's free and quick to enter - click here to go to the form.



Cats quote Charlie Sheen

"Winning!"
~ You-Know-Who





All of these quotes are taken directly from interviews Charlie Sheen has given lately.











These cats and more can be found here, here and here at Medium Large.

Regretsy also has a new funny picture site inspired by Charlie's "winning at everything" attitude at http://winningateverything.com/.

$20 Dollar General Gift Card {Giveaway}





Time for another giveaway! This one is for a $20 Gift Card to Dollar General. Good luck and happy entering!



To enter:

Leave a comment letting me know what you like to read about on blogs.

For bonus entries (leave a comment for each bonus activity completed):

Subscribe to my feedburner emails
Follow me via Google Friend Connect
Follow me on Twitter
Enter my $10 Build-a-Bear giveaway (closed)



The last day to enter the giveaway is Sunday, March 20th (03/20/11). I will use random.org to choose a winner and will contact him or her by email (please leave an email if it is not visible in your profile).

Everyday Luxury - Put it in a wine glass!

Sunday, March 6, 2011








I've always got an eye out for inexpensive everyday luxuries - those little indulgences that make me feel like I'm living high without breaking the bank. This is Everyday Luxury #3 - Put it in a wine glass!







This is my snack this evening, and if you look closely you'll see that tasty beverage is actually regular old Coca-Cola. I love enjoying my everyday drinks in a fancy glass, and dishwasher-safe wine glasses are actually quite inexpensive - you can get a set of four at Wal-Mart for under $15 or pick some up for almost nothing at thrift stores.

Reasons why you should put it in a wine glass:

1. It adds that "little something extra"
2. Portion control. I find that I drink slower from a wine glass and since it holds less than most of my normal glasses it helps cut down on high-calorie sippage.
3. I have an instant prop if I feel the sudden urge to give a speech.
4. Since it's dishwasher safe, it's no more hassle than any other glass.

How do you add flair to your daily beverages?


Awesome, Easy Science Experiment - Psychedelic Milk

Saturday, March 5, 2011


Want a quick way to impress the kids? Try this little experiment and watch the amazement unfold! All you need is milk, food coloring and a little bit of dish soap.

Nightclub party ideas - highlights from the suggestions





This is part of a series based on the nightclub-themed birthday party I held on 02/26/11. Over the next week or so I'll be posting several of the ideas and items that really helped make it a success!



Looking for more club party ideas? Check out my other party-related posts here.



There were some great nightclub party ideas submitted by readers during the Target giveaway. I asked everyone to "give me an idea for my party! It could be food, inexpensive decor, or anything else you think might help me set the club mood."

I got many fabulous answers. Here are just a few of the highlights:



From Sksweeps:

"I'd go with lots of jewel toned balloons like in your blog header, and you could echo that with the plates, napkins, centerpieces..."



From Stephanie:

"You can cover lamps/lights with inexpensive cuts of fabric or scarves to create a moody, club feel with lighting (just make sure the fabric doesn't touch the light bulbs), then definitely get some great music going. You can invent a special drink for the night in honor of your birthday to serve to everyone. Most importantly, have fun with it, don't stress over it and celebrate another year of life!!!"


From Dawns41:

"I would have Creme Puffs as a dessert. You could put them in the Gold Foil baking cups and arrange them on a tray."


From BethElderton:

"Change to combination colored and black bulbs; move the furniture back for dancing,set a long playlist for music, don a fabulous gothic ball gown!"


From Yaz:

"To get a club feel i think it would be good to have somewhat an upscale club scene. I would say have a few friends serving drinks like as waiters but you want them to have fun too so not too much of that. But you could have refreshments such as chips and dip, meatballs or chicken wings,a fruit tray, or even a oster fondue pot which can be purchased for $25 at Target. You can always keep this for the future. For music you should have a friend control what is being played. I know it may take time but have cds that someone can pop in and out with your music everyone will enjoy. If you have lamps in your house then you can easily replace the bulbs with different colors bulbs to have a great effect!"


From Deanna:

"have a red carpet outside
place snacks like nuts and pretzels around
Have a person walk around with trays of small food like mini burgers or chicken on a stick
create fun drinks with colored sugar around the edge of the glasses
disco ball
have a cool DJ
dance floor"


From Erica C.:

"Go buy a sexy outfit to feel awesome during the party!"


From Taleah:

"Christmas lights! They're great for low lighting, and you (hopefully) have them in different colors!"


From Hippie4ever:

"How about one of those balls that has different colored circles inset and rotates around an internal lightbulb. Finger foods, but not to messy...stained clothes, rug, furniture: maybe delectable sandwiches cut into small portions, rolled lunchenmeats/cheeses around roasted red pepper, olive assortment, a chocolate tray might be nice - bite size variety of different chocolates...Ghiradelli has a # of different bagged and individually wrapped varieties, nuts (try to be sparing on salt...it will make your guests thirsty and if you're serving alcohol make sure each group has a designated driver or plan for a sleepover). "


From Dandmrobbins:

"Have someone at the door pretending to be the bouncer and stamp their hand"

From Amied027:

"Mardi Gras beads would be a fun addition! They are cheap and everybody loves them!"


From Beeb:

"Check your local dollar store for inexpensive decor! They often sell party supplies, tinted lightbulbs, even cocktail glasses and ice trays."

From Kellyr78:

"You could decorate with old records or paint old cds on one side and hang them from the ceiling."

From Kpintn:

" love using the novelty ice cube trays for drinks....my favorite is the one that makes round solid ice balls.

Oh, and those do-it-yourself ice sculpture/molds makes for convversation........"


From Nancy:

"Some ideas: select a couple of colors and go to a dollar-type store to get tablecloths, cups, plates, napkins, etc for just a dollar each. Get some clear glass vases and fill with colored glass marbles or colored glass rocks that match your colors. Use colored light bulbs to give a nice glow. Have a signature drink - either alcoholic and/or non-alcoholic versions can be made. Have finger food that is OK at room temperature - that doesn't have to stay hot: chips, dip, small sandwiches, chocolate cupcakes, etc. Have fun!"


From Dave:

"My idea would be whole grain crackers next to the veggie tray as so many are trying to eat better. This way they can throw sliced cucumbers, or another vegtable slice on it."


Thanks for all the wonderful ideas, everyone!

Play with your food - Creative Breakfasts



"Breakfast is a notoriously difficult meal to serve with a flourish."

~ Clement Freud








Bill Wurtzel has been making creative breakfasts for his wife, Claire, for years; now he's channeling that artistry into a book designed to help kids and adults alike make healthier eating choices through fun food. His designs are interesting and sometimes a little bizzare, but they're always full of the fresh, vibrant colors that are the hallmark of a well-rounded diet.

Want to see more of his egg-stremely artsy breakfasts? Check out the New York Times' gallery here.

Three Poems from Ms. Dorothy Parker

Friday, March 4, 2011
Observation

If I don't drive around the park,
I'm pretty sure to make my mark.
If I'm in bed each night by ten,
I may get back my looks again,
If I abstain from fun and such,
I'll probably amount to much,
But I shall stay the way I am,
Because I do not give a damn.




A Very Short Song

Once, when I was young and true,
Someone left me sad-
Broke my brittle heart in two;
And that is very bad.

Love is for unlucky folk,
Love is but a curse.
Once there was a heart I broke;
And that, I think, is worse.




One Perfect Rose

A single flow'r he sent me, since we met.
All tenderly his messenger he chose;
Deep-hearted, pure, with scented dew still wet -
One perfect rose.

I knew the language of the floweret;
'My fragile leaves,' it said, 'his heart enclose.'
Love long has taken for his amulet
One perfect rose.

Why is it no one ever sent me yet
One perfect limousine, do you suppose?
Ah no, it's always just my luck to get
One perfect rose.

New free photo-manipulation site from Casio

Casio (the international electronics company) has launched their new Imaging Square website where you can play around and alter your photos. It's free for now, so it's worth checking out.

To celebrate, they're giving away 5 trips to New York City and 12 digital cameras. All you have to do to be entered is register for a free account on the new site.




The virtual painter works similarly to the filters in photoshop. Uploading and editing was really quick; it took me less than two minutes to go from this:



To this:



You can also cut out someone/something from one photo and add it to another using the dynamic photo option. Here's me as a mermaid hanging out with, well, me as a mermaid:



They also have it set up where you can make your gallery visible to others, so it can be a quick way to share pictures.

Since I have photoshop I probably won't use the site much, but it was pretty simple to figure out and would be really great with a few more features. I'll be keeping an eye out to see if they add more because again, everything was super fast and very easy to use!
Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...
 
© Miss Mnemosyne | The Blog Full of Games |