Tsumami Kanzashi Flower Hair Clip I have recently discovered these beautiful folded flowers, and I absolutely cannot stop making them. Tsumami Kanzashi are traditional Japanese folded flowers, made from small squares of silk, that are typically worn by women as hair ornaments in traditional hairstyles. They seem really complicated and intricate, and they can certainly be that if you really want; but it completely doesn't need to be! I love to make them out of cotton prints that are fun and bright, in addition to scraps of silk and other light fabrics. These can be used in countless applications. There are a few tutorials out there on the internet, but to find a good variety in petal shapes can certainly be difficult, you just have to keep looking, and just grab a square of fabric and just test stuff out.
15 Truly Bizarre Mental Delusions Here are 15 of the most bizarre syndromes to be documented since that time. . . 1. Capgras Delusion In the heat of an argument it’s normal to want to disown your parents or kids, but for the sufferer of Capgras delusions that feeling never goes away. It’s commonly caused when the “wire” that connects the visual section of the brain to the emotional section is damaged. 2. True story: A woman, suspicious of one ingredient in her chewing gum, took to the search engines to find answers. 3. Since the 1998 release of the movie “The Truman Show”, smatterings of cases involving that movie’s plot have been occurring. 4. Over the course of two years, one man’s mind slowly broke and made him believe he was actually a character in a video game. 5. This is thought to be a delusional affliction similar to Capgras delusions…except much worse. 6. As the name implies, the symptom of derealization is the sudden feeling that everything feels unreal, unfamiliar and strange. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Garlicky Baked Fries - ~ The Purple Foodie ~ I’m never going to make garlic potato fries any other way. These garlic fries, win hands down as the best garlic french fries I’ve ever made. Plus they are baked – so I won’t feel too guilty if I make it every time I’m craving for some potato comfort. When I read that there is garlic infused oil involved, my heart skipped a beat (in a good way, not the way oil would otherwise treat your heart). crispy golden baked fries These garlic fries are incredibly simple to make and are so full of flavour. crunchy potato skin Garlic Fries Adapted from: Lottie + Doof Ingredients: 8 garlic cloves, minced or grated 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 3 russet potatoes (about 8oz each), each cut into 12 wedges 3 tbsp cornstarch/cornflour 1 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Tools:Microplane to grating the garlic warm and soft interior Tagged as: garlic, garlic baked fries, savory bakes, sides
ZooBorns: Fennec Fox Australia's Taronga Zoo welcomed three Fennec Fox infants, the first to be born to a new breeding pair from Europe. The kits, which are just starting to emerge from their nest box, were born on December 19, 2012, a year after the zoo introduced their parents, Zinder and Kibali, a new breeding couple from Europe. Carnivore Keeper Tamara Bell said, “Any new arrival is special, but what makes these Fennec kits even more important is that they’re the first offspring born to Zinder, the male who came from Germany, and Kebilli, the female from Poland. This means that these kits are not related to any of the Fennec Foxes here in Australia.” Photo Credit: Rick Stevens Aside from expanding the genetics in the Australasian region, the young Fennec Foxes have also provided a boost to the captive population of the species, which dropped to only six throughout Australia prior to 2010. Read more about the kits, and see more pictures, after the fold:
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Cleaning Tips - House Cleaning - Carpet Cleaning - Window Cleaning Hyperbole and a Half Packing all of your belongings into a U-Haul and then transporting them across several states is nearly as stressful and futile as trying to run away from lava in swim fins. I know this because my boyfriend Duncan and I moved from Montana to Oregon last month. But as harrowing as the move was for us, it was nothing compared to the confusion and insecurity our two dogs had to endure. Our first dog is - to put it delicately - simple-minded. Our other dog is a neurotic German shepherd mix with agonizingly low self-esteem who has taken on the role of "helper dog" for our simple dog. When we started packing, the helper dog knew immediately that something was going on. When the soul-penetrating pathos she was beaming at me failed to prevent me from continuing to put things in boxes, the helper dog became increasingly alarmed. Unfortunately for the helper dog, it took us nearly a week to get everything packed up. But the simple dog seemed to enjoy the trip. Even though she threw up seven times.
Baileys® Chocolate Pots de Creme Recipe Posted by Grace Massa Langlois on Thursday, 23rd September 2010 I’ve been a little under the weather lately (chest cold, sore throat, fever, chills, ugh!). It’s not right to be sick when the weather is so nice outside, but to make matters worse, it seems like forever since I’ve felt good enough to bake anything. Baking is my passion, so I am thinking about renaming my blog to “Grace’s Sad Life”. A close friend told me to forget that idea and instead gave me her favourite remedy to cure any cold. That’s when I noticed the Baileys® in the pantry. I thought to myself, “Mmm, hot chocolate with a little shot of Baileys® might just do the trick”. Yes, I talk to myself a lot (whether I’m sick or not). I immediately started assembling the ingredients for my hot tottie; milk, chocolate and Baileys® and that’s when I had a vision (talking to myself and hallucinations? Can you say three words? Did it help with the cold? Makes 6 6-ounce servings Custard can be made up to 2 days ahead of time.
Grow 100 lbs. Of Potatoes In 4 Square Feet: How To Quite the clever gardening tip here folks! Today’s feature includes tips from three different sources for growing potatoes vertically (in layers) instead of spread out in rows across your garden. If you have limited garden space or want to try some nifty gardening magic, this could be a great option for you. First, there’s this article from The Seattle Times: It’s Not Idaho, But You Still Can Grow Potatoes: The potatoes are planted inside the box, the first row of boards is installed and the dirt or mulch can now be added to cover the seed potatoes. You plant in one bottom layer, boarding up the sides of each layer and adding dirt as you go higher (you wait until the plants have grown a bit before adding a new layer). I traced the information provided in the article to Irish Eyes Garden Seeds, they also advise you can skip the box and try growing them in a barrel or wire cage instead. Bonus! Reader Update: Here’s some info sent in by Christine who made a bin using wood pallets:
File:ItemslistV110.png Video: Creepily Realistic Robot Hand Kyoto-based Squse has developed the so-called Robot Hand H-Type [JP], a creepily realistic (but very cool) robotic hand. The hand’s “bones” are made of polycarbonate, while the skin is silicon rubber. It weighs 340g and can lift up and move objects weighing up to 1.5kg. The secret lies in its 16 joints and 22 actuators. Needless to say, the Robot Hand H-Type will be used mainly for industrial applications (for “pick and place” actions). Here’s a demo video: Via Nikkan [JP] So Cool: An All-Natural Swimming Pool – Chester County Dwell Feed The King - MochiGames Beautiful Yet Poisonous Household and Landscaping Plants Amaryllis Image via Wikipedia Although Amaryllis is quite beautiful and has been given suggestive names like Belladonna and Naked Ladies, this South African Native can be quite dangerous. Amaryllis bulbs are potentially deadly if they are eaten. Azalea Image via Wikipedia The hearty Azalea is a shrub and not a plant, but toxic nonetheless .It is hard to believe that something as pretty as these shrubs can be such a danger. Crown of Thorns Image Via Wikipedia This colorful shrub comes in a variety of vibrant colors and is a nice addition to any landscaping project, but beware. Dieffenbachia Image Via Wikipedia Dieffenbachia, or Dumb-cane, is used for tropical gardens, but because of it`s ability to tolerate shade, it is also widely used as a house plant. Hydrengea Image Via Wikipedia Native to eastern Asia and some parts of North and South America, Hydrangeas bloom from early spring to late fall and come in a rainbow of brilliant colors. Lilly of the Valley Image via Wikipedia Lantana Oleander Yew