I am a huge fan of the short movie and concept of the 212 degrees. This is an alternative version with some practical applications.
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Mother’s Day: Why We Celebrate
May 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This infographic offers a nice description of how this holiday became what it is today, and it offers an insight into why mothers need to be praised every day of the year!
Iron Man 3: Tony Stark’s Incredible House
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) is one of the coolest movie characters on the big screen. Millions went to see him this past weekend (May 3rd) for the debut of Iron Man 3. Since this is a real estate blog, what’s the story behind that spectacular house?
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Here are five interesting facts about the superhero’s ultramodern dwelling.
- The residence was inspired by a real-life home designed by the famous architect Wallace E. Cunningham. The 11,000-square-foot house in La Jolla, California is called “The Razor” and took six years to build. It was completed in 2008 and features white polished concrete with spectacular panoramic windows designed to embrace sweeping ocean views. Did you think Tony would settle for anything less?
- The Razor sold for about $14 million. In the movies, however, Stark lives in Malibu where the same home (if it existed there) might be valued at approximately $40 million.
- The Razor has been used in commercials for Calvin Klein and Visa. Do you think Tony uses those brands? Just wondering.
- Stark’s house is depicted on a cliff near Point Dume, which is a state park. So it would be impossible to live in that actual spot. However, if Tony lived somewhere nearby, he might have celebrity neighbors like Barbra Streisand, Pamela Anderson, Owen Wilson, and Kenny G.
- The movie previews seem to indicate the bad guys do major damage to Tony’s home. Perhaps this time the home will be ruined forever.
It makes sense Stark would be attracted to a hyper-modern home with breathtaking views on a private mountain hill. Considering he’s already saved the world twice, I say he deserves it.
Mind-blowing video uses no CGI tricks
May 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just because this is so cool! Enjoy.
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The Fine Art of Coffee Portraiture [video]
April 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Meet Mike Breach, barista extraordinaire, who “paints” everything — and everyone — into his lattes.
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Here are some pictures of Latte Art that fascinated me. You can find more at: http://otakumode.com/mattsun
Seattle in top 10 of the most beautiful skylines in the world
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
National Park Week
April 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Each spring, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, invite everyone to celebrate National Park Week. This year, from April 20 – 28, YOU are invited to get to know your national parks. Check out the site: http://www.nationalparks.org/national-park-week there’s lots to discover.
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Did you know…that with 401 parks coast-to-coast, every American is less than 100 miles from a national park experience? National Park Week is the perfect opportunity to explore and enjoy these amazing places — so check the calendar of events, lace up your boots, pack your bag and set out on a national park adventure uniquely your own!
No More Tangled Extension Cords: How to Wrap Up Your Extension Cord Like a Contractor
April 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Do your extension cords look like this when you’re unraveling them, no matter how nicely they were wrapped up?
Today we’ll going to show you a tip that will banish tangled and knotted extension cords from your life. It’s called the Contractor’s Wrap, and I learned it from a Boy Scout leader who worked as an HVAC man back when my mustache was merely peach fuzz.
Here’s how it works. Read the article at: ArtOfManliness
Step 1: Connect the Male and Female Ends Together
Step 2: Make an Overhand Knot at the End
Step 3: Make a Chain of Successive Slip Knots
Put your hand through the loop of the overhand knot that you just made and grab the two strands of chord beneath it.
Pull the two strands through the loop and form another loop.
Put your hand through the loop that you just made. Grab the two strands of cord beneath it, and pull it through the loop to form another loop. Repeat until you get to the end of the cord.
Step 4: Tie Off the End
When you reach the doubled-over end of the cord (top image), you’ll want to pull it through your last loop to form an overhand knot.
Finished Product
Your finished product should look something like this. Just hang it up to store.
Unraveling
To unravel your extension cord, pull out the end to undo the overhand knot you finished with and then just keep pulling. Because you have a chain of successive slip knots, it will all just magically unravel without any tangling.
Doubling Up for Longer Cords
If you have an extension cord that’s 50 feet or longer, I recommend doubling up your cord. Instead of pulling two strands through your loops, you’ll have four. It’s important that you grab and pull through all four strands when making your loops
Finished doubled-up Contractor’s Wrap.
How Much Food & Drinks to Serve at a Party
April 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are having a few friends over for dinner or throwing a full blown party for a holiday, one of the questions you will inevitably have to answer will be how much food and drinks to have for your guests.
There is nothing worse than having a party and running out of food…Ok, yes there can be worse but it’s pretty bad. Conversely, buying too much will leave you with lighter pockets and a fridge full of leftovers you probably won’t end up eating. So what is the magic equation for buying party food? Does one even exist? We think this chart created by Heather, who blogs at Chickabug, is pretty close to perfect.
Take a look:
You may want to print this out and taped it on the inside of your spice cabinet. Never again will I have to guess how much to serve.