The Crooked House of Himley

One end of the house is four feet shorter than the other. But as mining progressed, the land became unstable causing sections of the ground to collapse. Many buildings sank into the ground or moved, but the Crooked House moved more than the others. Siden means crooked in the local Black Country dialect. When the estate came under the possession of the Glynne family, the pub was renamed to Glynne Arms....

May 24, 2016 · 1 min · 187 words · Sandra Rocha

What Cosplay Taught Me About Confidence

In May of 2014, I wore my first costume to a convention. It was a simpleDoctor Krieger from Archer. Stepping into the shoes of a character I liked just seemed like a fun way to spend the weekend. Instead, it turned into an exploration of what it means to be confident. When youre young, you dont know who you are yet. Most people stop this once they reach adulthood. We may try on new roles, but its usually something more mundane like manager or goofy uncle....

May 24, 2016 · 4 min · 677 words · Deborah Lewis

An iPhone User's Guide to Falling In Love With Android Wear

Is Android Wear for You and Your iPhone? I wanted to love theApple Watch. But the Apple Watchfelt like a major disappointment. I never liked the look of it. Square watches never jived with my personal aesthetics. Beyond that, the Apple Watch just felt like a dumbed-down phone with a tiny screen. Im not sure what sort of product Apple thought they were making. Even on an iPhone, Android Wear offers a lot of great functionality....

May 23, 2016 · 4 min · 700 words · Alexandra Davis

How to Get Your Ass Kicked Gracefully

You have vulnerable points all over your body, but most of them are collarbone up. Also, keep your chin tucked down towards your chest. Shane Fazen at thefightTIPS YouTube channeldescribes getting hit in the facelike a vehicle head-on collision. For punches to the body, Shields suggests you keep your elbows in close to your sides. Fazen notes, however, that blocking your bodydoesnt mean dropping the guard to your face. Crunch to the side and protect your ribs while keeping your hands up....

May 23, 2016 · 2 min · 307 words · Monique Lynn

John Hooper’s Public Art And Sculptures

One man buries his face at a newspaper. Another in trench coat, hands in pockets, lurks behind dark glasses. A bald gentlemen with a blond-haired child holds to a pinwheel while the child clutches a lollipop. Two guys chat on a motorcycle next to a lady. An elderly man feeds a pigeon. But once the pieces started to weather, Canada Post did not wanted to pay for its upkeep. The city of Saint John then stepped in and paid the $15,000 needed for refurbishment....

May 23, 2016 · 1 min · 159 words · Zachary Robinson

The Fine Cave Paintings of Chauvet-Pont-d'Arc Cave

Secondly, they are of great age. Usually most of the animals depicted in Stone Age art are game animals that were hunted for food. The building that houses the replica of the Chauvet cave.

May 23, 2016 · 1 min · 34 words · Kelly Lambert

To Boost Happiness, Stack the Pain

Before I became an entrepreneur, I went to business school. This post originally appeared onJames Clears blog. I was sitting in a marketing class and we were discussing ways to design a wonderful customer experience. The goal was not merely to provide decent service, but to delight the customer. Psychologically, we prefer experiences that improve over time. That means its better for the annoying parts of a purchase to happen early in the experience....

May 23, 2016 · 2 min · 375 words · Carlos Grant

The Mysterious London Stone

But nobody remembers what it was used for. As the centuries rolled by, the legends and stories became more elaborate. Others suggested that it was used by the Druids as a place of worship. The remaining part of the stone was later covered with a small stone cupola to protect it. Ten years later, the London Stone and its grilled box became a Grade II listed structure. Jack Cade on London Stone....

May 20, 2016 · 1 min · 93 words · Ashley Barber

The Ruined Churches of Ani

Although Ani continued to exist for another six centuries it was little more than a small town. Anis most visible monuments today are the dozens of half standing churches. The Church of the Redeemer, completed shortly after the year 1035. The church was largely intact until 1955, when the entire eastern half collapsed during a storm. Photo credit:Romel Jacinto/Flickr Photo credit:Ggia/Wikimedia The church of St Gregory of Tigran Honents. Photo credit:Sara Yeomans/Flickr...

May 20, 2016 · 1 min · 136 words · Justin Jones

Your Guide to Building a Better Bloody Mary Bar

Half and ounce, maybe 34, will be plenty without over powering all the other delicious flavors. Some people like a bright, acidic Bloody, while others seek heat. Clam it UpUnless you have a shellfish allergy, clam juice should be in your Bloody. Funnel into one of those glass IKEA bottles and shake, shake, shake. If you want a thicker mix,swap out the pickle juice for pureed pickles. Now that weve covered the basics of booze and mix, lets have some fun with skewered snacks....

May 20, 2016 · 2 min · 298 words · Lisa Williams

Feed Zone Portables Is Packed With Recipes for Real Workout Food You Can Make Yourself

Food for when youre exercising is a whole product category these days. Ive read this book and made several of the recipes. Ill give you the verdict right up front: these recipes are delicious and pack well. But most shouldnt be kept in your running belt pocket all daythey could become unsafe. Well get to that in a bit. Gels fit all these requirements, and so do other foods made for endurance exercise, likePowerBarsandClif Shot Bloks....

May 19, 2016 · 3 min · 570 words · Steven Smith

Seven Questions You'll Probably Be Asked in Your Exit Interview

You gathered up your courage and put in your two weeks notice. This post originally appeared onThe Muse. you think to yourself, My exit interview? I thought I could just pack up my desk and sneak right out of here. I dont want to rehash my entire employment experience! Yes, theres no doubt that exit interviews can be a little nerve-wracking.Quitting your jobwas stressful enough. But, having to attend a meeting for explain all of the nitty-gritty details ofwhyyoure quitting?...

May 19, 2016 · 3 min · 590 words · Michael Shelton

All the Important Stuff Google Announced at I/O 2016 Today

Heres all the coolest stuff from todays keynote. The company announced Google Assistant, which makes voice commands much more conversational. For example, you might say I want to see a movie and Google will provide some suggestions. Google will then help you order tickets automatically. or How tall is Jeff Goldblum? Today, the company announced Google Home. It can field your voice commands from anywhere. If reception to the Echo is any indication, this could be a lot cooler than it sounds....

May 18, 2016 · 2 min · 389 words · William Hart