Killer Wine Glass Set: 7 Unique Glasses for 7 Deadly Sins
The eerie similarity between the color of red wine and that of blood has inspired everything from poems to plays and eerie red wine glasses, and now drives the design of these distinctive pieces of clear custom crystal. Each glass in the set is designed to represent one of the seven so-called deadly sins, from wrath and greed to lust and envy. Bulges, bends, black chains, cut corners and creative charms turn these otherwise ordinary wine glasses into strangely compelling works of mad genius from creative designer Kacper Hamilton. Associated images depict characters, costumes and settings reflecting the intention of each glass in an intentionally theatrical manner.
Health Tips - Home Remedies That Work at WomansDay
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. Below, get medical explanations behind a few bizarre—albeit brilliant—MacGyver-esque home remedies. 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.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson Lists 8 (Free) Books Every Intelligent Person Should Read
A Reddit.com user posed the question to Neil deGrasse Tyson: "Which books should be read by every single intelligent person on the planet?" Below, you will find the book list offered up by the astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium, and popularizer of science. Where possible, we have included links to free versions of the books, all taken from our Free Audio Books and Free eBooks collections. If you're looking for a more extensive list of essential works, don't miss The Harvard Classics, a 51 volume series that you can now download online. 1.) 2.) 3.) 4.) 5.) 6.) 7.) 8.) Tyson concludes by saying: "If you read all of the above works you will glean profound insight into most of what has driven the history of the western world." He has also added some more thoughts in the comments section below, saying: Thanks for this ongoing interest in my book suggestions. Looking for free, professionally-read audio books from Audible.com? Related Content:
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Study finds Zen meditation alleviates pain
Zen meditation - a centuries-old practice that can provide mental, physical and emotional balance - may reduce pain according to Université de Montréal researchers. A new study in the January edition of Psychosomatic Medicine reports that Zen meditators have lower pain sensitivity both in and out of a meditative state compared to non-meditators. Joshua A. Grant, a doctoral student in the Department of Physiology, co-authored the paper with Pierre Rainville, a professor and researcher at the Université de Montréal and it's affiliated Institut universitaire de gériatrie de Montréal. The main goal of their study was to examine whether trained meditators perceived pain differently than non-meditators. "While previous studies have shown that teaching chronic pain patients to meditate is beneficial, very few studies have looked at pain processing in healthy, highly trained meditators. Meditate away the pain The ultimate result? Source: University of Montreal
Drawing Autism
Drawing Autism is an incredible collection of artwork by people diagnosed with autism, from teenage amateurs to established artists. Unlike many of the books I feature on 50 Watts, this one is in print. You should buy it. [Amazon link to the new reprint which comes out April 2, 2014 from Akashic.] This post features a small selection of my favorite images from the book, along with some quotes by the artists. Publisher's description: Over the last decade autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has become an international topic of conversation, knowing no racial, ethnic, or social barriers. Donna Williams, The Outsider What was the inspiration for this piece? "The Outsider" is about joining in from the periphery. An excerpt from the artist's answer to the question, "At what age did the act of creating art enter into your life? I was deeply mesmerized with all things aesthetic and sensory from at least 6 months of age. Felix: Imaginary City Map, Age 11 What was the inspiration for this piece None. D.
Katherine Monk's Top 10 movies of 2011
When the critics can't agree on a juggernaut title to sweep awards season, you know Hollywood missed a beat. By this time of year, there's usually one movie that starts snowballing, pulling hardware to its chest at exponential speed, and getting all the magazine-cover attention. Yet this year, with The Help, The Artist, and The Descendants currently duking it out for overall supremacy, there's no shoo-in for the top spot. Moreover, each title appeals to a different demographic with a different set of industry allegiances, ensuring every evening that begins with a red carpet will end with a surprise. For an industry that witnessed flatlining attendance and a four per cent decline in box-office revenues, increased audience fragmentation poses a threat to the way they do business: It means they can't depend on Avatars and Harry Potters to keep the studio afloat. They need to create original, quality product. History will show 2011 as a year of technological and business-model transition.
50 Must-Read Novels from the 20th Century
Literature, as with all forms of creative expression, is a highly subjective art. The preferences of one individual may not necessarily overlap with those of another. However, many books nevertheless hold significant influence over both contemporaries and society as a whole. If not necessarily read for enjoyment, they ought to at least be acknowledged for their insight and impact. This list intends to blend highly recognized and celebrated works with those that may have gone overlooked by those outside the literary community and deserve more mainstream attention. 1. A muckraking exploration of worker exploitation and inadequate food safety laws in America, this novel directly led President Teddy Roosevelt to pass the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. 2. Author: Franz Kafka 3. Author: James Joyce 4. Author: Hermann Hesse 5. Author: F. 6. Author: William Faulkner 7. Author: Pearl S. 8. Author:Virginia Woolf 9. Author: John Steinbeck 10. Author: Zora Neale Hurston 11.
