Peter Callesen: http://www.petercallesen.com

Snowballs, 2005
Acid free A4 80 gsm paper and glue

Impenetrable Castle, 2005
Acid free A4 80 gsm paper and glue

Alive, but Dead, 2006
Acid Free paper, glue, acrylic paint, and oak frame

Yulia Brodskaya: http://www.artyulia.com/index.php/Illustration

Yuken Teruya: www.yukenteruyastudio.com

Rain Forest, 2007

Giving Tree Project, 2007

"To me the mermaids show the two sides of the human condition. There is the side of us that the world sees, and then there is the side that is more truly us. The side that we keep hidden, for we know not if anyone will understand is what people are so quick to judge, and fear in this day and age, so we keep it beneath the surface."

Biography:

Christopher has been making art since he was a child, and took advanced placement art in high school, while hanging out (and getting tips) with such comic book pros as X-Men's Paul Smith. After high school, he went on to design concepts for two aborted TV projects, and also worked as a computer insert artist for such TV shows as Nowhere Man, and movies like Safe-house.

Christopher's gallery work is best described as mixed media. In terms of how the artwork is created, mixed media means whatever is appropriate for the particular piece. Some of his work is as simple as watercolor mixed with coffee, with a little charcoal rubbed in, and finished with a polyurethane coat or resin. Others may have such items incorporated into them as spray paint, oil paint, ink, pressed flowers, dried insects, feathers, bones, lace, fishnet, snake skin, gold leaf, and burnt paper.

Source: fine art america

Checkout this video . NOW! I guess this is what it would be like if we could fly

I just LOVE this. It is so aadoreable.

Merck's Gardasil vaccine is supposed to prevent young women from getting cervical cancer. Now the FDA has approved a claim for two less common cancers as well. But whether it will actually prevent any kind of cancer is actually unknown.

Meanwhile, as of July the federal government's Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting System has received over 9,700 reports of problems since the vaccine's introduction in 2006. These include paralysis, seizures, and miscarriage. Twenty deaths have been reported, although the government has not acknowledged a link yet.

Vaccines were originally developed to protect the public from extremely contagious diseases spread primarily by air. Now dangerous and unproven vaccines are being mandated in the hope they will guard against diseases that require very intimate contact to transmit.

Where will it end?

Source: Health Freedom Foundation (from my email inbox!)

In the spirit of Valentines Day....

Fevered notes scribbled on napkins after first dates. Titillating text messages. It's-not-you-it's-me relationship-enders. In Other People’s Love Letters, Bill Shapiro has searched America’s attics, closets, and cigar boxes and found actual letters–unflinchingly honest missives full of lust, provocation, guilt, and vulnerability–written only for a lover’s eyes. Modern love, of course, is not all bliss, and in these pages you’ll find the full range of a relationship, with its whispered promises as well as its heartache. But what at first appears to be a deliciously voyeuristic peek into other people’s most passionate moments, will ultimately reawaken your own desires and tenderness…because when you read these letters, you’ll find the heart you’re looking into is actually your own.

"i think UR great. wanna have wine & Tequila again sometime?"

"I can't believe you're real, and I think about you constantly in some way or the other all day. I haven't given the finger to anyone driving since I met you."

"With you I learned how to fight cleaner, how to talk things out better, and how to make a strong loving family out of nothing. These are priceless gifts that I will carry with me the rest of my life. One more thing you did for me: you left, and I had to get through it."

"P.S. I look forward to your letters too much to call. Also, where do you stand on chains?"

From: Amazon.com

Wondering what to buy for that special someone in your life? Here are a couple of neat and sweet ideas! Note: all prices in US dollars!

Yellow Rose Of Texas Preserved in 24kt Gold
A real yellow rose preserved in 24kt pure gold. Available in red, pink, yellow. All gold.
From: www.loveisarose.com

A Dozen Real Roses Preserved in 24kt Pure Gold
Real roses preserved in 24kt pure gold. Available in red, pink, yellow.
From: www.loveisarose.com

Duct Tape Rose
Afraid to send a guy flowers? Send Duct Tape Roses. Great for Valentine's Day an anniversary or special birthday. Choose your color and quantity (3, 6, 9 or 12).
From: www.abernook.com

Just Thinking of You Toilet Paper Card
Need a gift to show someone you're thinking about them? Want to raise someone's spirit and make them smile? Try sending this special Toilet Paper Card, and you'll be sure to do just that! Contains one roll of soft, white, jumbo Charmin toilet paper.
From: www.pixiedustgifts.com

Love will Find a Way Couple T-Shirts - Love a Lot®
"My love knows no bounds, whether by land or by sea, for love will find a way for you to make your way back to me."
Made of 100% premium cotton which are softer and lighter for more comfort. Sold in pair only.
From: www.boldloft.com

365 Hugs and Warm Wishes
This gift that will not be put away in a closet, but enjoyed for an entire year! Bring a smile to their face everyday of the year with this decorative jar which contains 365 short messages of love, hope, friendship, and hugs!
From: www.pixiedustgifts.com

I have always been a fan of Anne Geddes. I mean come on... cute babies and butterflies!

I am dead excited that 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' is becoming a movie.

"...the Shopaholic movie is finally underway! I have been in New York recently, attending rehearsals, talking to the actors, director and producers, and seeing the story come alive before my eyes... and it's given me goosebumps :) Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy and Krysten Ritter are going to be SO fabulous as Becky, Luke and Suze. Most exciting of all, today I saw Becky's shoe collection on the set! It rocks!!"
--- Sophie Kinsella

I like them.

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DIRECTOR: P.J. Hogan
WRITER(S): Tim Firth, Tracey Jackson, Sophie Kinsella (book)
PRODUCER(S): Jerry Bruckheimer
RELEASE DATE: Fall 2008
DISTRIBUTOR(S): Walt Disney Studios
LOCATIONS: New York City, Connecticut

A college grad lands a job as a financial journalist in New York City to support where she nurtures her shopping addiction and falls for a wealthy entrepreneur. Based on the novel "Confessions of a Shopaholic" by Sophie Kinsella.
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She also has a new book out: Remember Me?

"In this irresistible novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Shopaholic & Baby, 24-year old Lexi Smart wakes up to find she not only has amnesia—but that her once imperfect life is now … perfect. How did this happen? Will she ever remember? And what will happen when she does?"

[ Read an Excerpt ]

HEMA is a Dutch department store. The first store opened on November 4, 1926, in Amsterdam. Now there are 150 stores all over the Netherlands. HEMA also has stores in Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany. In June of this year, HEMA was sold to British investment company Lion Capital.
Take a look at HEMA's product page. You can't order anything and it's in Dutch but just wait a couple of seconds and watch what happens. This company has a sense of humor and a great computer programmer.

[ VISIT THE STORE ] - It's well worth it!!!

The French Magazine "Le magazine des voyages de pêche" in its 56th edition, brought up an amazing news: An astonishing love story.

Arnold Pointer a professional fisherman from south of Australia set free from a certain death a big female White Shark that was caught in his fishing nets. Now the fisherman has a problem: He says:

“It’s been 2 years and she doesn’t leave me alone. She follows me everywhere I go and her presence scares all the fishes. I don’t know what to do anymore."

A few weeks ago when seeing my local GP. he informed me I was eligible for the new Vaccine Gardasil. At first I was unsure what the Vaccine was, as I hadn't heard the actual name, but he said it Will protect me against Cervical Cancer. I asked the side effects and he commented "The usual, nausea and the like" and printed me out a copy of the Gardasil info sheet. He also then mentioned it is given administered 3 times, and that it really just 'hurts'.

No pressure to get the vaccine but I wasn't sure if I should or not. After reading up on Gardasil, I have decided not to get the vaccine. It's quite scary what is actually out there that is not reported on; as it puts the Vaccine in a negative light. Do your own reasearch and form your own choice - Your health, your decision...

I had to write something on here when I saw the commercial. I was moved, but it made me feel sick. They claim you will be protected 100% against Cervical Cancer....

'An Aussie Summer'
a poem by Abigail Elizabeth McIntyre

Shit,

It's HOT!

1. Press Tab will hide tool bar and palette, Shift+Tab will hide only palette.
2. Hold Shift + click the top blue bar for toolbar and palette will move them to the nearest edge.
3. Double click the top blue bar, on any palette window, to minimize it.
4. Double click the gray background will bring up open file option, Hold Shift+double click will open up the browser.
5. Sick of the default gray background around your image? Select paint bucket, hold shift and click on the gray background, it will change to whatever color you have in your foreground color box.
6. In Photoshop, all "Cancel" buttons in a window can be changed to a "Reset" button by holding Alt.
7. Caps lock will switch your cursor for accuracy.
8. Press F button, it will switch between 3 different screen modes and give you more working area.
9. To draw a straight line, click then move to the end point and hold shift + click.
10. Hold Ctrl will temporary make any tool into move tool until you release Ctrl.

Pon and Zi are two cute little emo cartoon characters created by Azuzephre.

I have been reading the following at work when I am either 1. Bored, 2. Procrastinating or 3. Stressed.

1. It is illegal to tickle women.
2. In Norfolk a woman can't go out without wearing a corset.
3. It's against the law to sing off key.
4. You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time.
5. New Orleans: You may not tie an alligator to a fire hydrant.
6. Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
7. You may not step out of a plane in flight.
   

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We (as in ME) all get them... Especially those annoying Toe Cramps. I seriously hate them. So I decided to do a little bit of reasearch about why I get them, and also some cures and exercises to help prevent them.. Now it's just a matter of doing the exercises and fingers-crossed... They'll Stop!

Introduction

Any regular sufferer of toe cramps will look at a ballerina, her toes pointed impossibly, and simply cringe. There's no way they'd be able to do that and get away with it. Actually, toe cramps can become a chronic problem for professional dancers, despite their outstanding muscle tone. For some people, any slightly abnormal movement of the toes, even wriggling them in the sand, gives rise to excruciating pain and the kind of toe curling that is not related to pleasurable activities! Toe cramps can come from nowhere. One minute you're lying in bed, happily watching TV and the next, you're writhing in agony and you feel as though your toes have turned against you, waging a war you think you won't win. [http://www.crampshelp.com]

It goes a little like this...

How smart is your right foot? You will fail and then you will keep trying it at least 50 more times to see if you can outsmart your foot...

1. While sitting at your desk, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise cirlces with it.
2. Now while doing this, draw the number "6" in the air with your right hand.

Your foot will change Direction!! And theres nothing you can do about it...

After centuries under Swedish and Russian rule, Finland became independent in 1917 and joined the European Union in 1995. The country is an advanced industrial economy: the metal, engineering and electronics industries account for 50% of export revenues, and the forest products industry for another 30%. Finland has one of the highest rates of Internet use in the world, and boasts more mobile than fixed network telephone subscriptions.

DID YOU KNOW THAT FINLAND...
... has the least corruption in the world?
... is the top country in growth potential and competitiveness?
... top the World Economic Forum's Environmental Sustainability Index?
... is the favourite European country of Observer's travel comparison?
... has the cleanest water in the world?
... leads in the use of IT?

Well.. Apparently this 'Mosquito Ringtone' can only be heard by teenagers (Usually up to the age of 22). I can hear it, my little sister can hear it, but my mother can not...

Listen to the MP3 and see if you can hear it.

Gorgeouse Fan Art Sketches of Madonna. Check out the website for more: Madonna Tribe

This is so cute. So It's not really designed for 21 Year olds.. It's still neat. Seen quite a lot of people using it for their kids in forums and message boards. Don't miss out. Get Yours Today.

Website: www.lilypie.com

I came across this site by one of my bookmarks from long long ago. I thought it was amazing at how life-like these dolls actually are.

Anki Ferm started sculpting about a year ago in polymer clay, specialising in lifesize babydolls.

These dolls are original "one of a kind" Artdolls, completely handsculpted out of cernit. No molds are used and no two dolls will ever turn out the same.
Each baby has their own personality and their own unique look.

Checkout her website: http://lilliput.inc.se/ 

Sam.

Sam draws pictures from titles people send him.

He has his drawings archived for viewing, from the beginnings of the website. Here are a few of my favs: 

The end of the internet | I got a new printer

Visit the website for more drawings.

This is so true...

I know...

because...

I'm Female.

Its the end of the world. Its a flash animation. Watch it now.

I don't have a problem with the stripey shirts, they are everywhere, but I quite like them. Anyhow, I had come across this awhile ago and I've been trying to find it ever since I added it to my never ending bookmarks. So here it is.

Its so worth the read! So read it read it read it.

Clive Christian's Imperial Majesty: $215,000 (16.90z)
Australian dollar: $285,000
Canadian dollar: $245,846
Euro: €177,727
Pound: £115,000
Rupee: Rs9,496,550

Only ten of these collectors' edition bottles were made: they're Baccarat crystal with a solid, 18-carat gold collar with a five-carat, brilliant cut, white diamond. The bottle is filled with nearly 17 ounces of No. 1, Clive Christian's signature scent, which has been widely marketed as the world's most expensive perfume.

For more information visit www.clive.com.

Extract from Junk Feud.

"One of the many perks of being a celebrity is access to Celebrity-Way Calling, which is a lot like 3-Way Calling, except instead of 3 people being able to talk at the same time, it’s a bunch of celebrities that get to talk at the same time.
All a celebrity has to do is flip open their phone, and they’re in the middle of a celebrity conversation.
It’s pretty much the only reason I want to be a celebrity.

Here’s a recent Celebrity-Way call…"   

Read it NOW. It's the funniest thing I have read all day.

In the spirit of Valentines day...

"Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable..." -Wizard of Oz

"It's better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all." - Alfred Lord Tennyson

"Do you love me because I am beautiful, or am I beautiful because you love me?" - Cinderella

"Love is like pi - natural, irrational, and very important." - Lisa Hoffman

A neat idea if you have kids, nephews and/or neices!

You go to Elf School (which is actually a bunch of games) and when you finish, type in your name and Voila - Your own Honorary Elf Diploma.

You Even get to learn the secret Elf Greeting!

Visit: www.claus.com

"In designing Pause we explored the notion of ‘rest’ (whether it be while awake or through sleep) and how we choose to create our own personal space to rest and relax in. In doing so, the conceptual design of Pause aimed to challenge the conventional definition of the bedroom environment.

The resulting design incorporates functionality that lets your mood guide the pace; quiet time or play time."

Is coffee really that bad for you?

• - A Japanese study found that one or more coffees a day may decrease your chance of liver cancer.
• - A study by scientists at Duke University found that six cups of decaf a day could lower your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.
• - Six seperate studies have shown that drinking coffee reduces your risk of developing Parkinsons Disease by up to 80%.