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Jan Sanders Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Sanders. Jan Sanders (né à Kwadijk aux Pays-Bas en 1919 et mort en 2000) est un peintre néerlandais. Passionné par le dessin, il embrasse une carrière de professeur et d'illustrateur. L'entreprise de peinture Sigma coatings fera sa renommée en lui demandant d'illustrer les planches d'un calendrier. Bien qu'il ne soit pas marin, les navires sont très détaillés. En noir & blanc, puis en couleurs, ses travaux deviennent célèbres chez les marins en particulier. Quelques titres parus en France[modifier | modifier le code] La barre à bâbord (Edition Glénat) -1983- Edition originale [nl: Rukwinden] 1983Branle-bas de combat (Edition Glénat) -1981- Edition originale [nl: Loos Alarm] 1980Les gars de la marine (Editions Glénat) -1980- Edition originale [nl: 't Kan verkeren Een keuze uit het] 1980 Liens externes[modifier | modifier le code] dessins de Jan Sanders

Forever Alone Prank Flash Mob Connexion Free Online Course Materials | Courses Azealia Banks Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Azealia Banks Azealia Banks en 2012 lors des NME Awards Azealia Amanda Banks (née le 31 mai 1991) est une auteure-compositrice-interprète américaine. Souvent comparée à des artistes telles que M.I.A. et Nicki Minaj, elle offre une musique jumelant hip-hop et house. Vie et carrière[modifier | modifier le code] Enfance (1991-2006)[modifier | modifier le code] Azealia grandit dans le quartier d'Harlem à Manhattan, duquel sa mère préfère l'éloigner au cours de sa jeunesse. Banks naît en 1991. Quelques années plus tard, alors qu’elle souffle les bougies de son seizième anniversaire, elle joue dans la pièce d’humour noir City of Angels, une des dernières productions dans laquelle elle figure[5]. Débuts dans la musique (2007-2010)[modifier | modifier le code] « Richard Russel était sympathique, mais à partir du moment où je ne voulais pas utiliser ses pistes, la situation devenait vraiment gênante. Banks parlant de son départ de XL Recordings[7].

5 Things Nobody Tells You About Being Poor Being poor is like a game of poker where if you lose, the other players get to fuck you. And if you win, the dealer fucks you. A bunch of you reading this are among the 45 million "working poor" in America, and if you're not, you know somebody who is. Getty.comOr 60 percent of all retired NBA players, according to this site. I'm not blaming anybody but myself for getting into this situation (I was drunk for two straight decades) and I'm not asking for anybody's sympathy. If you're not poor, that's awesome. You Get Charged for Using Your Own Money This is the future, where many businesses no longer accept cash as payment. Because having a checking account while poor doesn't just mean you have to be responsible and good at math -- you have to be perfect. Let's say you're running late for work and hurriedly stop to get gas, paying with a bank card. So payday comes. Photos.comOh, it gets a lot worse, stock photo woman. Some of you are saying, "Fine, just tell the bank to go fuck itself. Nope.

Health Tips - Home Remedies That Work at WomansDay.com - Womans Day Nobody is naysaying the wonders of modern medicine—what would we do without a medication like penicillin to treat infections? But, as it turns out, everyday items have secret curing powers, too. Next time you don’t want to fork over money to get a common wart removed, consider using duct tape. Already popped two aspirin but can’t get rid of the headache? A pencil could do the trick. Duct Tape to Remove Warts In 2002, a group of doctors compared duct tape’s effectiveness with liquid nitrogen in removing warts. Vapor Rub to Cure Nail Fungus While there are no studies to prove coating infected toenails with vapor rub once or twice a day is an effective treatment for nail fungus, a basic Internet search results in a number of personal testaments to the medicinal ointment's fungus-killing powers. Oatmeal to Soothe Eczema “This is absolutely true, as oats have anti-inflammatory properties,” Dr. Yogurt to Cure Bad Breath A Spoonful of Sugar to Cure Hiccups Bite a Pencil to Cure a Headache

com - Bored Things Are You Bored? Try These Things: Act like a spy / secret agent for the day Act like you just met your friend for the first time Act profound Ad lib Add some strawberries to your ice cream Adopt strange mannerisms Alphabetize the food in your fridge Announce your candidacy for President. Annoy total strangers Apply for a unicorn hunting license Appreciate everything Archive the Internet to 3.5" floppy disks (low density of course) Arrest yourself Ask a question nobody can answer Ask embarrassing questions Ask for seconds Ask people how to pronounce their name Ask people if they want to see your “belly button treasure” Ask people if they’ve seen your head Ask stupid questions. Ask the person in front of you to marry you. Burp the Happy Birthday song Bury your father’s car Buy something from an infomercial Call a wrong number and talk to whoever answers. Climb the walls Clone yourself Collect hotel keys Complain about your nose hurting Conceive a brand new language.

Steve Mann Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Steve Mann en 1999, portant un EyeTap Digital Eye Glass, caméra portable de sa conception. Biographie[modifier | modifier le code] Steve Mann est titulaire d'un doctorat en arts médiatiques et science du Massachusetts Institute of Technology, sous la direction de Nicholas Negroponte, et a effectué des études à l'université McMaster. Le 1er juillet 2012, pour des raisons encore mal connues, Mann aurait été agressé physiquement par des employés du restaurant McDonalds BFI Champs-Élysées à Paris, qui aurait notamment endommagé ses lunettes caméra (EyeTap) pourtant fixées sur son crâne de manière permanente[1] Par la suite, Mc Donalds a annoncé l'ouverture d'une enquête[2]. Photomontage montrant les différentes caméras portées par Steve Mann de 1980 à 1999, ainsi que le Google Glass. Publications[modifier | modifier le code] Notes et références[modifier | modifier le code] Voir aussi[modifier | modifier le code] Sur les autres projets Wikimedia :

The 7 Most Ridiculous Cases of Misplaced Priorities We've all had moments when our priorities weren't quite in line, like the time you punched a kid for mispronouncing "Kenobi" or reported your babysitter to child services so you could steal back your Hobgoblin Pog. And then there are the people who make those decisions seem rational and appropriate. Man Chooses to Get Shot Rather Than Hand Over Cell Phone It may not surprise a lot of you that there are people out there who treasure their cell phones. Hell, it's not uncommon to hear of people risking electrocution on train tracks to retrieve their dropped gadgets. Getty"God, there is just no way this situation can get worse." But then there's the case of New Yorker Marcin Muchalski, who was taking a morning stroll along the Williamsburg Bridge when a mugger surprised him, took out a gun and demanded his cell phone. Getty"Are you ... are you fucking serious?" The robber happily obliged Marcin's request and proceeded to shoot him in the leg. Getty"That's right, officer.

11 Awesome Hangover Cures | Hang Over Remedies | MANjr Hangovers are the worst. That nasty combo of headache, nausea and gut-pain can cost you precious hours of your life. While there are certainly preventative measures you can take to reduce the likelihood of a hangover (headache medication, food, lots of water before bed, etc.), inevitably you’re going to get stuck with a dirty hangover that you need to crush before it kills your day. 11. Ginger is an all-purpose digestive aid. 10. Honey is a great antioxidant that’s loaded with fructose and glucose. 9. For desert drunks, the prickly pear is a solid morning option that’ll help take the edge off the hurt. 8. Yep, eggs. 7. Oh the sweet, sweet nectar of Coca Cola can do wonders for a messed up belly. 6. Whether you’re pounding pancakes at IHOP, feasting on French toast at Norm’s or plowing through Moons Over My Hammy at Denny’s, greasy-ass diner food will help you booze-coated belly correct itself. 5. Electrolytes. 4. 3. 2. More rice noodle love here. 1. Related Posts

RottenEggs Raymond Kurzweil Un article de Wikipédia, l'encyclopédie libre. Pour les articles homonymes, voir Kurzweil. Raymond Kurzweil. Présentation[modifier | modifier le code] Ray Kurzweil est né et a grandi dans le Queens, à New York. À 15 ans, il met au point un logiciel de reconnaissance de thèmes musicaux analysant les œuvres de compositeurs classiques, puis synthétisant ses propres chansons en imitant leurs styles. Kurzweil fut le développeur principal du premier OCR reconnaissant toutes les polices, du premier relecteur d'écran pour les non-voyants, du premier instrument électronique capable de recréer le son d'un piano à queue et d'autres instruments d'orchestre ainsi que d'un système de reconnaissance vocale. Il est notamment président fondateur de la Fondation Kurzweil, soutenant le développement de technologies destinées aux personnes handicapées. Il est aussi (en 2006) membre du conseil d'administration du Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Publications[modifier | modifier le code] En français

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