Designed by Minjjoo, small door comes with a lock and a door handle.
Painted with chalkboard paint, children’s door can be drawn/written on.
Your kids will have private access to their own bedroom.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Small Door for Children
Smaller door built into regular door will prepare children for the adult world.
Designed by Minjjoo, small door comes with a lock and a door handle.
Painted with chalkboard paint, children’s door can be drawn/written on.
Your kids will have private access to their own bedroom.
Designed by Minjjoo, small door comes with a lock and a door handle.
Painted with chalkboard paint, children’s door can be drawn/written on.
Your kids will have private access to their own bedroom.
Silly Springtime Pranks
It's finally spring, the snow and the cold are gone at last! And with that, here are several pranks featuring the best season of the year.
10 Embarrassing Architectural Failures
Maybe somebody should have spent longer practising with Lego blocks, find out why in 10 architectural failures.
10 Mind-Blowing Facts About America
We live and work in the US, but how much do we really know about our country?
We live and work in the US, but how much do we really know about our country?
Here are 10 lesser-known facts about America.
Number 10. Ohio didn't really become a state until 1953. Due to an oversight, it wasn't made official like it should have been well over a hundred years prior. Finally, a congressman from the state asked it be approved and dated retroactively, which it was.
Number 9. Some mail is still delivered via horses and mules. It's the only consistently reliable way to get it to Arizona residents who live at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The trek from top to bottom is 8 miles long and is regularly taken by a team of up to 50 animals.
Number 8. Fortune Cookies are as American as supersized fries. Despite their ubiquitous presence in Chinese restaurants, they really have little, if anything, to do with China. They were invented in California. They showed up in the early 1900s and it's widely believed they were actually based on a Japanese dessert.
Number 7. Talkeetna, Alaska has a cat for a mayor. His name is Stubbs and he has been officiating over town business -- what little there reportedly is - since 1997. His tenure hasn't been without trouble, however.
"Honorary Mayor of Talkeetna Mr. Stubbs is recovery after a reported attack by a dog." [KTVF]
Number 6. Number 6. When Atlanta was established in 1837 it was simply referred to as 'Terminus'. 6 years later, it was upgraded to Marthasville, a nod to a previous Governor's daughter. That name didn't take either and before long it was officially incorporated as Atlanta.
Number 5. Walmart really is everywhere. 90 percent of Americans live within 15 minutes of a store, and 96 percent of the country's residents can get to one by travelling 20 miles or less.
Number 4. Lots of stuff made in the US is exported and some of what gets shipped to other countries is surprising. Brazil takes in 1.3 billion dollars in cereal, while around 470 million in perfumes and cosmetics goes to Australia, and nearly half a billion in food waste and animal fodder lands in Indonesia.
Number 3. When it comes to the world's most admired companies, the US scores big. All of the top 10 spots are taken by American enterprises. Leading the list are Apple, Amazon, and Google.
Number 2. The US is more into reading than people think. Public libraries outnumber McDonalds franchises by nearly 4 thousand.
Number 1. English is not the official language of the US. In fact, there isn't one. Some cities and states have made moves to have one instituted, but at the federal level, such a thing doesn't exist.
We live and work in the US, but how much do we really know about our country?
Here are 10 lesser-known facts about America.
Number 10. Ohio didn't really become a state until 1953. Due to an oversight, it wasn't made official like it should have been well over a hundred years prior. Finally, a congressman from the state asked it be approved and dated retroactively, which it was.
Number 9. Some mail is still delivered via horses and mules. It's the only consistently reliable way to get it to Arizona residents who live at the bottom of the Grand Canyon. The trek from top to bottom is 8 miles long and is regularly taken by a team of up to 50 animals.
Number 8. Fortune Cookies are as American as supersized fries. Despite their ubiquitous presence in Chinese restaurants, they really have little, if anything, to do with China. They were invented in California. They showed up in the early 1900s and it's widely believed they were actually based on a Japanese dessert.
Number 7. Talkeetna, Alaska has a cat for a mayor. His name is Stubbs and he has been officiating over town business -- what little there reportedly is - since 1997. His tenure hasn't been without trouble, however.
"Honorary Mayor of Talkeetna Mr. Stubbs is recovery after a reported attack by a dog." [KTVF]
Number 6. Number 6. When Atlanta was established in 1837 it was simply referred to as 'Terminus'. 6 years later, it was upgraded to Marthasville, a nod to a previous Governor's daughter. That name didn't take either and before long it was officially incorporated as Atlanta.
Number 5. Walmart really is everywhere. 90 percent of Americans live within 15 minutes of a store, and 96 percent of the country's residents can get to one by travelling 20 miles or less.
Number 4. Lots of stuff made in the US is exported and some of what gets shipped to other countries is surprising. Brazil takes in 1.3 billion dollars in cereal, while around 470 million in perfumes and cosmetics goes to Australia, and nearly half a billion in food waste and animal fodder lands in Indonesia.
Number 3. When it comes to the world's most admired companies, the US scores big. All of the top 10 spots are taken by American enterprises. Leading the list are Apple, Amazon, and Google.
Number 2. The US is more into reading than people think. Public libraries outnumber McDonalds franchises by nearly 4 thousand.
Number 1. English is not the official language of the US. In fact, there isn't one. Some cities and states have made moves to have one instituted, but at the federal level, such a thing doesn't exist.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Albert Einstein
Here are 10 interesting facts about Albert Einstein.
Guess who: He was ridiculously smart, had crazy hair, and a knack for super-complicated science.
If you said Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, you're wrong, because that's two people.
The right answer is Albert Einstein.
Here are 10 interesting facts about the man.
Number 10. He was a ladies man. Einstein was married twice and in letters written over the years admitted to having 6 mistresses.
Number 9. Einstein died after refusing surgery. The physicist suffered an abdominal aneurysm in April of 1955. He was rushed to University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, but declined a potentially life-saving surgery. He said, "It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly." He passed away a day later.
Number 8. He took the time to respond to a child's letter. It wasn't an easy topic, either. The girl asked on behalf of her Sunday school class if scientists prayed. Einstein's well-penned response was truthful while simultaneously being respectful of religious belief systems.
Number 7. Einstein had a contract with his first wife. In addition to cleaning, laundry and cooking requirements, it excused him from all unnecessary social interaction. Silence upon demand was also a stipulation of their marriage -- hers not his. He vowed to just leave her alone in general. Notably, it was drawn up after their marriage had gone south anyway.
Number 6. Einstein may have had illegitimate children. Historians and possible progeny have come forward to attest to such, but solid proof has always remained elusive.
Number 5. He's among the top earning dead celebrities. Einstein is listed at number 8, coming in just after John Lennon and one step ahead of Bettie Page.
Number 4. J. Edgar Hoover wanted to kick him out of the US. Einstein's political views, which gravitated towards pacifism and socialism, prompted some to distrust him. Hoover thought the scientist was a spy and for years ordered agents to tap the man's phone, rifle through his trash, and even open his mail.
Number 3. Einstein turned down an offer to be President of Israel. The year was 1952, and the newly established nation was searching for a 2nd president. Though he declined, Einstein said that he was 'deeply moved' by the invitation.
Number 2. He preferred visualization over experimentation. When it came to forming his game-changing ideas, he would first imagine how his theories would play out, mathematical equations and all.
Number 1. He had a huge brain. Literally. Well, at least the corpus callosum part, which, when you're in the genius business, is key. It's the neural network that allows for all parts of the brain to connect and work in harmony.
Guess who: He was ridiculously smart, had crazy hair, and a knack for super-complicated science.
If you said Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker, you're wrong, because that's two people.
The right answer is Albert Einstein.
Here are 10 interesting facts about the man.
Number 10. He was a ladies man. Einstein was married twice and in letters written over the years admitted to having 6 mistresses.
Number 9. Einstein died after refusing surgery. The physicist suffered an abdominal aneurysm in April of 1955. He was rushed to University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, but declined a potentially life-saving surgery. He said, "It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly." He passed away a day later.
Number 8. He took the time to respond to a child's letter. It wasn't an easy topic, either. The girl asked on behalf of her Sunday school class if scientists prayed. Einstein's well-penned response was truthful while simultaneously being respectful of religious belief systems.
Number 7. Einstein had a contract with his first wife. In addition to cleaning, laundry and cooking requirements, it excused him from all unnecessary social interaction. Silence upon demand was also a stipulation of their marriage -- hers not his. He vowed to just leave her alone in general. Notably, it was drawn up after their marriage had gone south anyway.
Number 6. Einstein may have had illegitimate children. Historians and possible progeny have come forward to attest to such, but solid proof has always remained elusive.
Number 5. He's among the top earning dead celebrities. Einstein is listed at number 8, coming in just after John Lennon and one step ahead of Bettie Page.
Number 4. J. Edgar Hoover wanted to kick him out of the US. Einstein's political views, which gravitated towards pacifism and socialism, prompted some to distrust him. Hoover thought the scientist was a spy and for years ordered agents to tap the man's phone, rifle through his trash, and even open his mail.
Number 3. Einstein turned down an offer to be President of Israel. The year was 1952, and the newly established nation was searching for a 2nd president. Though he declined, Einstein said that he was 'deeply moved' by the invitation.
Number 2. He preferred visualization over experimentation. When it came to forming his game-changing ideas, he would first imagine how his theories would play out, mathematical equations and all.
Number 1. He had a huge brain. Literally. Well, at least the corpus callosum part, which, when you're in the genius business, is key. It's the neural network that allows for all parts of the brain to connect and work in harmony.
High Speed Beer!
The most beer barrels tapped in one minute is 13 and was achieved by Robert Dullinger (Germany) on the set of 'Wir Holen Den Rekord Nach Deutschland' at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, on 27 June 2013.
Neugodni televizijski trenuci s istoka itekako nadmašuju američke
Ako ste ljubitelj tzv. 'news bloopersa', tada će vam ova dva videa biti prava poslastica.
Mislili ste da Ameri imaju najsmješnije neugodne trenutke s televizije? E, pa varate se, jer ih Japanci i Korejci u tome 'šišaju' samo tako, a da je to zaista tako, provjerite u videima koje vam prenosimo.
Mislili ste da Ameri imaju najsmješnije neugodne trenutke s televizije? E, pa varate se, jer ih Japanci i Korejci u tome 'šišaju' samo tako, a da je to zaista tako, provjerite u videima koje vam prenosimo.
Kiša koja miriše na vaše omiljene proizvode
Brendirana aromatična kiša koja miriše na vaše omiljene proizvode. Zvuči ludo? Zapravo riječ je o lažnoj reklami.
Publicis Seattle osmislio je lažnu reklamu u kojoj postavlja pitanje: "Šta kad bi kapi kiše mogle više?"
Ideja je da se oblaci "oplemene" aromom određenog brenda i kiša će mirisati na vaše omiljene proizvode. Ono što je najzanimljivije je da je cijeli proces ekološki prihvatljiv, za razliku od klasičnog vida reklamiranja, ne troši toliko energije.
Naravno, riječ je o parodiji, ali pitanje je vremena kada će neko zaključiti da to i nije toliko luda ideja.
Publicis Seattle osmislio je lažnu reklamu u kojoj postavlja pitanje: "Šta kad bi kapi kiše mogle više?"
Ideja je da se oblaci "oplemene" aromom određenog brenda i kiša će mirisati na vaše omiljene proizvode. Ono što je najzanimljivije je da je cijeli proces ekološki prihvatljiv, za razliku od klasičnog vida reklamiranja, ne troši toliko energije.
Naravno, riječ je o parodiji, ali pitanje je vremena kada će neko zaključiti da to i nije toliko luda ideja.
Carlos Santana na završnici Svjetskog nogometnog prvenstva
Legendarni Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean, Avicii te Alexandre Pires četiri su glazbena umjetnika koji će izvoditi pjesmu Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way) 13. srpnja na svečanom zatvaranju ovogodišnjeg Svjetskog nogometnog prvenstva u Rio de Janeiru (2014 FIFA World Cup).
Pjesmu Dar um Jeito napisao je Ash Pournouri koji je za Billboard izjavio da je pjesma poruka optimizma te simbol puta preko prepreka i nemogućnosti.
Planirana je i objava čitava albuma pjesama s World Cupa, uključujući i službenu himnu We Are One Pitbulla, Jennifer Lopez i Claudie Leitte.
Podsjetimo, neke od službenih himni prethodnih prvenstava su i Gloryland iz 1994. (Daryl Hall i Sounds of Blackness), La Copa de la Vida Rickyja Martina iz 1998., hit Boom Anastacije iz 2002. te Shakirina Waka Waka iz 2010.
Pjesmu Dar um Jeito napisao je Ash Pournouri koji je za Billboard izjavio da je pjesma poruka optimizma te simbol puta preko prepreka i nemogućnosti.
Planirana je i objava čitava albuma pjesama s World Cupa, uključujući i službenu himnu We Are One Pitbulla, Jennifer Lopez i Claudie Leitte.
Podsjetimo, neke od službenih himni prethodnih prvenstava su i Gloryland iz 1994. (Daryl Hall i Sounds of Blackness), La Copa de la Vida Rickyja Martina iz 1998., hit Boom Anastacije iz 2002. te Shakirina Waka Waka iz 2010.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Oni stvaraju muziku od onoga što ljudi bacaju
Ova priča dolazi nam iz Paragvaja, tačnije s glavne deponije paragvajske prijestonice Asunciona.
Smeće dobrog dijela od preko dva miliona stanovnika šireg područja Asunciona završava u getu zvanom Cateura, gdje mnogi žive na smeću i od smeća.
Smetlište je steklo svjetsku slavu zbog dokumentarnog filma koji je ispričao priču o djeci Cateurae koja idu u muzičku školu, a da ni nemaju prave instrumente, već koriste instrumente napravljene od smeća.
Ipak ni takvi instrumenti ne sprječavaju djecu da proizvode maestralnu muziku. U vrlo kratkom vremenu trailer filma osvojio je društvene mreže.
Samo nekoliko kilometara vazdušne linije od centra paragvajske prijestonice egzistira svijet za sebe. Oko stotina tona smeća nanizale su se sklepane kućice, a stanovnici tog dijela grada vole muziku.
Priča o toj njihovoj nezgodnoj navi obišla je svijet još prije četiri godine, kada je stotine instrumenata u Cateuerai, izvodeći Georga Friedricha Händela nadglasalo lavež pasa i tutnjavu smetlarskih kamiona.
Krivac za to je Luis Szaran, svjetski poznati dirigent, koji je osnovao muzičku školu u najsiromašnijem dijelu Paragvaja, zemlje u kojoj trećina od ukupno šest miliona stanovnika preživljava s manje od jednog i po eura dnevno.
O cijeloj priči Graham Townsley snimio je dokumentarni film, Landfill Harmonic.
Smeće dobrog dijela od preko dva miliona stanovnika šireg područja Asunciona završava u getu zvanom Cateura, gdje mnogi žive na smeću i od smeća.
Smetlište je steklo svjetsku slavu zbog dokumentarnog filma koji je ispričao priču o djeci Cateurae koja idu u muzičku školu, a da ni nemaju prave instrumente, već koriste instrumente napravljene od smeća.
Ipak ni takvi instrumenti ne sprječavaju djecu da proizvode maestralnu muziku. U vrlo kratkom vremenu trailer filma osvojio je društvene mreže.
Samo nekoliko kilometara vazdušne linije od centra paragvajske prijestonice egzistira svijet za sebe. Oko stotina tona smeća nanizale su se sklepane kućice, a stanovnici tog dijela grada vole muziku.
Priča o toj njihovoj nezgodnoj navi obišla je svijet još prije četiri godine, kada je stotine instrumenata u Cateuerai, izvodeći Georga Friedricha Händela nadglasalo lavež pasa i tutnjavu smetlarskih kamiona.
Krivac za to je Luis Szaran, svjetski poznati dirigent, koji je osnovao muzičku školu u najsiromašnijem dijelu Paragvaja, zemlje u kojoj trećina od ukupno šest miliona stanovnika preživljava s manje od jednog i po eura dnevno.
O cijeloj priči Graham Townsley snimio je dokumentarni film, Landfill Harmonic.
Grci baš ne trpe loše pjevanje: Gađali ga tanjurima i čašama
Grci očito imaju istančan smisao za glazbu. U jednom noćnom klubu toliko im je pjevač bio loš, da su pozornicu, njega i bend zasuli svime što im je došlo pod ruku
Iako, moramo priznati, čini se kako je riječ o noćnom klubu u kojem je takvo ponašanje uobičajeno. Naime, muškarac koji stoji uz pjevača, vrlo vjerojatno voditelj, na glavi ima kacigu, što znači da je svjestan projektila koji bi ga mogli zahvatiti.
Uz to, budući da je pozornica već dobrano puna svega i svačega što su bacali gledatelji, jasno je kako je ovo vjerojatno neka grčka verzija karaoka.
Iako, moramo priznati, čini se kako je riječ o noćnom klubu u kojem je takvo ponašanje uobičajeno. Naime, muškarac koji stoji uz pjevača, vrlo vjerojatno voditelj, na glavi ima kacigu, što znači da je svjestan projektila koji bi ga mogli zahvatiti.
Uz to, budući da je pozornica već dobrano puna svega i svačega što su bacali gledatelji, jasno je kako je ovo vjerojatno neka grčka verzija karaoka.
Najgori hotel na svijetu
Jedan od najgorih hotela na svjetu je zasigurno Hotel Hans Brinker Budget u Amsterdamu. Sobe su prljave, nema tople vode i posjetioci se vrlo lako mogu razboljeti zbog nehigijenskih uslova. No, vlasnici su se ogradili tako što su upozorili svoje goste na sve što ih čeka u hotelu.
Vlasnici hotela, u kojem je cijena noćenja 22,50 dolara, upozoravaju svoje goste da su uslovi u hotelu veoma loši i da se mogu dobiti neku bolest.
"Oni koji žele ostati u ovom hotelu čine to na vlastitu odgovornost. Nećemo preuzeti krivicu ukoliko dođe do trovanja hranom, mentalnog sloma, nekih drugih bolesti ili čak kuge", navedeno je na jednoj oda tabli u hotelu.
Kupatilo je prjavo i neuredno, a o toploj vodi i ne maštajte. Ipak, vlasnici hotela su ponosni na to što je njihov objekt prvi u nečemu - prvi na listi najgorih hotela.
Vlasnici hotela, u kojem je cijena noćenja 22,50 dolara, upozoravaju svoje goste da su uslovi u hotelu veoma loši i da se mogu dobiti neku bolest.
"Oni koji žele ostati u ovom hotelu čine to na vlastitu odgovornost. Nećemo preuzeti krivicu ukoliko dođe do trovanja hranom, mentalnog sloma, nekih drugih bolesti ili čak kuge", navedeno je na jednoj oda tabli u hotelu.
Kupatilo je prjavo i neuredno, a o toploj vodi i ne maštajte. Ipak, vlasnici hotela su ponosni na to što je njihov objekt prvi u nečemu - prvi na listi najgorih hotela.