Saturday, December 01, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
The Elevator Horror
The Elevator Horror:
The Brazilian TV show Programa Silvio Santos shows stages the most horrifying prank ever.....(Read...)
The Brazilian TV show Programa Silvio Santos shows stages the most horrifying prank ever.....(Read...)
Presenting A Handy Map To Every Grocery Store
Presenting A Handy Map To Every Grocery Store:
See full image belowWhile this map may not physically match every grocery store you’ve ever been to, it certainly contains all the major elements, conveniences and annoyances.
In the diagram below, Jeff of Pleated-Jeans.com dissects the anatomy of a typical American grocery store, from the back wall lined with “cow juice” and “dead animals” to the produce section divided into “stuff that grows on trees,” “stuff that grows on the ground,” and “that one exotic fruit that costs $14.”
Throughout the map, Jeff calls out the typical people and interactions you can expect to encounter. There’s the “person you know but don’t really want to say ‘hi’ to right now,” the “lady from 1992 paying with a check” and the guy holding up one of the two open checkout lines because he has to run back and get something he’d forgotten about.
Check out the entire map below and be sure to check out Jeff’s other work at Pleated-Jeans.com
[via Buzzfeed]
See full image below
In the diagram below, Jeff of Pleated-Jeans.com dissects the anatomy of a typical American grocery store, from the back wall lined with “cow juice” and “dead animals” to the produce section divided into “stuff that grows on trees,” “stuff that grows on the ground,” and “that one exotic fruit that costs $14.”
Throughout the map, Jeff calls out the typical people and interactions you can expect to encounter. There’s the “person you know but don’t really want to say ‘hi’ to right now,” the “lady from 1992 paying with a check” and the guy holding up one of the two open checkout lines because he has to run back and get something he’d forgotten about.
Check out the entire map below and be sure to check out Jeff’s other work at Pleated-Jeans.com
[via Buzzfeed]
Celebrating Beardsgiving with new shirts, aprons & cards!
Celebrating Beardsgiving with new shirts, aprons & cards!:
As we know from our canonical List of New 2012 Holidays, November 30 is Beardsgiving: the holiday where you surprise your loved ones with luxurious new beards as they sleep. I hope it’s going well for you! Everybody loves awakening to a bushy new beard — and if they don’t, perhaps reconsider why you consider this person a loved one.
Here is something new for the beard-lover (or beard aspirant) in your life. The Beard Measuring Shirt:
Like all the best metrics, it is a threshold basis. Either your beard is long enough, or it’s not. If not, you know what to do. GET TO WORK.
Hey look, a hoodie! I BELIEVE IN PIRANHAMOOSE:
I’ve wanted to do a hoodie for a long time, but couldn’t land on a design I liked. But I love this one! On the front breast it says “i believe” in tiny letters. And the ink GLOWS
IN
THE
DARK
So if you’re ever lost in the woods, you’llmake an easily-spotted meal be able to signal rescuers!
Now for what’s possibly the most amazing thing ever. The Cooking Wizard Kit:
Based, of course, on this comic. You can get the apron alone, or the full kit which includes a WIZARD HAT and the “Magic Wand of Gastrostir” (which grants +5 Deliciousness).
Come on. WIZARD HAT.
Finally, I’ve been told there are a final two sets of Wondermark Artist Edition 5-Packs left — I drew these extras just in case any of the prior orders got lost in transit, but it looks like the Postal Service’s lack of failure has become YOUR GAIN.
These and many other fine things are available this very instant at my TopatoCo store.
IMPORTANT NOTE! TopatoCo has posted their list of Christmas shipping deadlines. It takes them time to pack and fill orders, so please carefully study this chart to see when you should place your order (and what speed of shipping you need to use) to guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery.
New Wondermark Holiday Cards
I’m also pleased to announce that my in-house store is all stocked up and ready to ship holiday cards! Here are two BRAND NEW designs for this year (click the images for a closer look):
“Mistletoe”:
And “Negotiator” (based on this comic):
All of my cards can be purchased in mix-n-match packs, with quantity discounts available. Here is the full list of cards! Order soon, so you receive them in time to send them back out. We’ll be packing and shipping here as quickly as we can. Thanks so much for all your support!
As we know from our canonical List of New 2012 Holidays, November 30 is Beardsgiving: the holiday where you surprise your loved ones with luxurious new beards as they sleep. I hope it’s going well for you! Everybody loves awakening to a bushy new beard — and if they don’t, perhaps reconsider why you consider this person a loved one.
Here is something new for the beard-lover (or beard aspirant) in your life. The Beard Measuring Shirt:
Like all the best metrics, it is a threshold basis. Either your beard is long enough, or it’s not. If not, you know what to do. GET TO WORK.
Hey look, a hoodie! I BELIEVE IN PIRANHAMOOSE:
I’ve wanted to do a hoodie for a long time, but couldn’t land on a design I liked. But I love this one! On the front breast it says “i believe” in tiny letters. And the ink GLOWS
IN
THE
DARK
So if you’re ever lost in the woods, you’ll
Now for what’s possibly the most amazing thing ever. The Cooking Wizard Kit:
Based, of course, on this comic. You can get the apron alone, or the full kit which includes a WIZARD HAT and the “Magic Wand of Gastrostir” (which grants +5 Deliciousness).
Come on. WIZARD HAT.
Finally, I’ve been told there are a final two sets of Wondermark Artist Edition 5-Packs left — I drew these extras just in case any of the prior orders got lost in transit, but it looks like the Postal Service’s lack of failure has become YOUR GAIN.
These and many other fine things are available this very instant at my TopatoCo store.
IMPORTANT NOTE! TopatoCo has posted their list of Christmas shipping deadlines. It takes them time to pack and fill orders, so please carefully study this chart to see when you should place your order (and what speed of shipping you need to use) to guarantee a pre-Christmas delivery.
New Wondermark Holiday Cards
I’m also pleased to announce that my in-house store is all stocked up and ready to ship holiday cards! Here are two BRAND NEW designs for this year (click the images for a closer look):
“Mistletoe”:
And “Negotiator” (based on this comic):
All of my cards can be purchased in mix-n-match packs, with quantity discounts available. Here is the full list of cards! Order soon, so you receive them in time to send them back out. We’ll be packing and shipping here as quickly as we can. Thanks so much for all your support!
Rocking Chair Transformer Kit
Rocking Chair Transformer Kit:
"'Rocker' is a universal attachment that turns almost any four-legged chair into a real rocking..(Read...)
"'Rocker' is a universal attachment that turns almost any four-legged chair into a real rocking..(Read...)
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
588 - No Land Ho: Sandy Island and the Age of Un-Discovery
588 - No Land Ho: Sandy Island and the Age of Un-Discovery: Last week, the world didn’t so much lose an island, as gain a phantom island. To map-lovers, the former is a regrettable but increasingly common occurrence [1], what with rising sea levels and all. The latter, on the contrary, is an exciting event, all the more since it was presumed extinct. We ...
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This is how all celebrities should behave online: Wil Wheaton Engages With Fan
This is how all celebrities should behave online: Wil Wheaton Engages With Fan:
This is how all celebrities should behave online. Like really.
It starts with this:
And of course Wil Wheaton couldn’t help but respond:
And then he just blew her away:
Then our lovestruck fan moves on to Reddit to tell her squee-worthy:
Isn’t he just, sorta, awesome? And so much better looking than Beetlejuice.
[Wil Wheaton & totally not sarah | Via Buzzfeed]
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This is how all celebrities should behave online. Like really.
It starts with this:
And of course Wil Wheaton couldn’t help but respond:
And then he just blew her away:
Then our lovestruck fan moves on to Reddit to tell her squee-worthy:
Isn’t he just, sorta, awesome? And so much better looking than Beetlejuice.
[Wil Wheaton & totally not sarah | Via Buzzfeed]
No related posts.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Number Of Drugs You Shouldn’t Mix With Grapefruit Climbs From 17 To 43
Number Of Drugs You Shouldn’t Mix With Grapefruit Climbs From 17 To 43:
If you’re one of those people who don’t really read all those boring warning labels on your medications because come on, you know how to take a pill (guilty), well you might want to pay attention, especially if you like grapefruit. Researchers say taking certain medications with the fruit can cause a person to overdose accidentally.
It’s all due to how grapefruit stops medicines from being broken down in the intestines and the liver, say researchers in a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, cited by the BBC. At first the number of meds linked to this odd-grapefruit reaction was at around 17, but now experts say there are a whopping 43 drugs that need to be kept separate from the fruit.
Researchers say the medications range from those to treat blood pressure, cancer and cholesterol-lowering statins as well as those taken to suppress the immune system after an organ transplant.
It all boils down to chemicals in the grapefruit which disables the enzyme the body uses to breaks drugs down. That means more of the drug than you need goes into your body.
From the BBC:
“One tablet with a glass of grapefruit juice can be like taking five or 10 tablets with a glass of water and people say I don’t believe it, but I can show you that scientifically it is sound,” a researcher told the BBC. ”So you can unintentionally go from a therapeutic level to a toxic level just by consuming grapefruit juice.”
Researchers are worried there isn’t enough attention being paid to this problem, and advise healthcare professionas to make sure their patients are totally aware of the potential health risks. It isn’t just grapefruit, either — Seville oranges and limes can also mess up meds.
When in doubt, read your drug labels and stick to swilling water with your pills.
Grapefruit and pills mix warning [BBC]
If you’re one of those people who don’t really read all those boring warning labels on your medications because come on, you know how to take a pill (guilty), well you might want to pay attention, especially if you like grapefruit. Researchers say taking certain medications with the fruit can cause a person to overdose accidentally.
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It’s all due to how grapefruit stops medicines from being broken down in the intestines and the liver, say researchers in a paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, cited by the BBC. At first the number of meds linked to this odd-grapefruit reaction was at around 17, but now experts say there are a whopping 43 drugs that need to be kept separate from the fruit.
Researchers say the medications range from those to treat blood pressure, cancer and cholesterol-lowering statins as well as those taken to suppress the immune system after an organ transplant.
It all boils down to chemicals in the grapefruit which disables the enzyme the body uses to breaks drugs down. That means more of the drug than you need goes into your body.
From the BBC:
Three times the levels of one blood pressure drug, felodipine, was reported after patients had a glass of grapefruit juice compared with a glass of water.A bit scary, to go from a regular, helpful medication to a dastardly drug in just a glass of juice, but one of the researchers says it’s no laughing matter.
The side effects are varied depending on the drug, but include stomach bleeds, altered heart beat, kidney damage and sudden death.
“One tablet with a glass of grapefruit juice can be like taking five or 10 tablets with a glass of water and people say I don’t believe it, but I can show you that scientifically it is sound,” a researcher told the BBC. ”So you can unintentionally go from a therapeutic level to a toxic level just by consuming grapefruit juice.”
Researchers are worried there isn’t enough attention being paid to this problem, and advise healthcare professionas to make sure their patients are totally aware of the potential health risks. It isn’t just grapefruit, either — Seville oranges and limes can also mess up meds.
When in doubt, read your drug labels and stick to swilling water with your pills.
Grapefruit and pills mix warning [BBC]
Oxford English Dictionary editor intentionally deleted thousands of words in the '70s and '80s
Oxford English Dictionary editor intentionally deleted thousands of words in the '70s and '80s: 
In the 128 years since the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, one of its greatest guiding principles has been that no word should ever be removed, explaining why the complete dictionary spans twenty volumes and weighs over 140 pounds. Its editors believe that someone today picking up a book from the 1920s should still be able to look up obscure terms even if they’re no longer in common usage. Well, The Guardian reports that a single contrarian editor named Robert Burchfield (the same guy that added swearwords) single-handedly removed words by the thousands throughout the 1970s and '80s — a claim laid out in a new book called Words of the World by former OED editor Sarah Ogilvie.
Ogilvie found that...
Continue reading…
In the 128 years since the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, one of its greatest guiding principles has been that no word should ever be removed, explaining why the complete dictionary spans twenty volumes and weighs over 140 pounds. Its editors believe that someone today picking up a book from the 1920s should still be able to look up obscure terms even if they’re no longer in common usage. Well, The Guardian reports that a single contrarian editor named Robert Burchfield (the same guy that added swearwords) single-handedly removed words by the thousands throughout the 1970s and '80s — a claim laid out in a new book called Words of the World by former OED editor Sarah Ogilvie.
Ogilvie found that...
Continue reading…
Monday, November 26, 2012
(919): We need to step up our...
(919): We need to step up our...: (919): We need to step up our tailgating...they're here drinking out of a prosthetic leg.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
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