Tuesday, May 5, 2009 10:08AM /
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An art student from England made a car "invisible" by painting it to match its surroundings (viewed from the right angle):
http://www.boingboing.net/2009/05/04/art-student-creates.html
Sara Watson from U of Central Lancashire
This is from another angle so you could see more clearly what she did, the colours she used, etc.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/5261764/Invisible-car.html?image=3
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Saturday, Apr 25, 2009 2:15PM /
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Sorry for the late notice.
My sister volunteers at the HKDR (Not Joyce, but the other sister), and asked me to tell u folks.
HKDR is doing a fundraiser to help with maintenance of its kennels - that it uses to take care of abandoned dogs.
The event is
BARK AND SPLASH 2009
The location is WANCHAI DOG PARK, and entry is only 200HKD.
FROM 11AM - 4PM
So bring your friends, your four-legged friends, and support this charity!
http://www.hongkongdogrescue.com/
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Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 8:54PM /
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I like watching these videos that are showing up on Youtube of "urban ninjas." From Socal to France to Russia, it seems like there's a lot of kids out there with lots of talent and obvious discipline and hardwork.
This is something I saw recently. As you can see from the silhouette, those shots and moves are done one-handed while holding the camera. I like the one where he lets go of the bike, runs alongside, and then hops back on.
The dice shots are pretty cool too.
http://symfox.free.fr/?p=25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSbhYmFEMTA&annotation_id=annotation_373397&feature=iv
Watch what this guys does this the soccer balls:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCZndsIIJk&feature=related
This guy's jumping from crazy heights!! check out 2:31.
Check out that backward-forward roll at 1:58.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCYrR9jv07A&feature=related
Still, I've always liked the forward head flip that the Shaolin guys are famous for.
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Saturday, Apr 18, 2009 7:56PM /
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Looks like a lot of us had a great time at the John Legend concert and the pool party in Macao a couple weekends ago judging by the various posts and photos.
Truth be told, I don't know much about his music, but I was impressed by his live performance and his voice, and I enjoyed his music.
Some of the lucky artists and friends here on AnD got to meet him backstage, at the pool party etc., but looks like I'm the lucky one to see him last at the Macao ferry terminal before he left. lol.
I have to give props to John Legend for indulging me even though it was about 7AM in the morning. As you can see, neither of us were looking our best at that hour.
Also, I like pool parties - throwing people in the pool really is quite fun. ;P
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Friday, Apr 3, 2009 3:20PM /
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It's now been about a half-year since I went on my fitness regimen.
In principle, all I did was balance caloric intake and output.
The rest was sticking to the plan come hell or high water, and really not giving an inch.
1. On a daily basis, I shifted meals earlier with a bigger breakfast (mostly revolving around oatmeal which is a complex carb and is digested over a longer period, thus I won't feel hungry)
I regulate portion size (ie de-Americanize my portions). Also, no more "xiao ye". I think it's important to remember when you "starve" your body, it begins to "hoard fat" ie go into "starvation/survival" mode.
2. Decreased, but not eliminate carb intake (this is not Atkins). In effect, I halved my rice portion. I upped my veggies a lot (for both general health reasons and an interesting discovery that veggies help with bouncing back from injuries or so this dead Roman gladiator tells us)
3. I drink tea since I don't drink coffee for some caffeine. I don't snack (chips, things is wrappers, etc.). I don't smoke. I cut back on beer and alcohol, but treat myself weekly. In fact, I "reward" myself with hamburgers, beer, and pizza once a week for sticking to the plan - otherwise, I would lose morale.
4. One of the more difficult things was cutting down on processed foods and drinks that had sugar. They really do put sugar in everything! So I cut out most of that (except sports drinks and snickers pre- and during workouts).
5. On the fitness side, I've started going to Muay Thai with Boon. Kicking my ass, but in a good way.
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