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‘I shoot flamboyantly dressed drag artists getting their groceries. Monica’s closest store had wide aisles – which were perfect for shooting – and affordable prices’I started working on a series called Girls Gotta Eat in 2016. It was born out of anguish. A perfect storm had been brewing. My eldest child was getting ready to go to college and Trump was in office, beginning to wreak havoc on the US, …

I’ve tried out a few new fountain pen inks recently, and I think I have a few good candidates for replacing the Rohrer & Klingner Sketch Ink I’ve been using in the past. As some of you know, I’ve been using waterproof Rohrer & Klingner Sketch Ink for a while in my fountain pens. They’re ... Read more Source

Tucked between Mayfair to the South and Regent’s Park to the North, Marylebone is one of London’s most elegant areas. Today its beautiful, well-preserved Georgian and Victorian streets are lined with chic independent shops, cafes and restaurants. But what is the history behind it and where does the name come from? A Riverside Hamlet Marylebone […] The post Where Does Marylebone Get Its Name From? appeared first on Living London …

It’s that time of year again: time for final prep and the final trek prep post! Map: Makalu Base Camp Trek: Picking up at the end of last year’s pink highlighted route…. Travel Jabs Having checked Travel Health Pro’s recommended vaccines for Nepal, I tried looking up my vaccination record on the NHS app…. BUT there’s just a list (with dates) of the medication that was administered, and those names …

Manu Moreale, in reference to John Gruber’s recent comments on the iPhone experience in the EU: Are you incapable of taking the high road? Or is it that you just spent so much time trapped in your own little bubble that you can’t see how sad you sound? You’re a 50-year-old grownup. Why are you behaving like a child, trying to convince others that your toy is the best? We’re …

My latest MusicRadar assignment was to pick something from Jeff Buckley’s Grace to write about. I chose the weird old showtune. The column was mainly an excuse to meditate on the difference between classical timekeeping (expressive, rubato) and pop/rock timekeeping (metronomic and steady). I also got into Buckley’s complex gender presentation.

I recently obtained Pulp Adventures #45 from Bold Venture Press, dated Summer 2024. We get science fiction, detective, crime, and horror, along with reviews and non-fiction this time. As always, we get a selection of new and classic pulp stories, a total of 10, along with some non-fiction works. We are down to about 140 […]

David Gilmour releases a heartfelt, beautiful solo album.

Vastlite Bow Specifications Introduction Torch in use Build quality LED, bezel, lens, reflector and beam Size and comparison User interface Batteries and charging Performance Beamshots Conclusion Price Product page Specifications Brand/model Vastlite Bow LEP CT1-Mini Maximum lumens 280 lm Maximum beam intensity 140,650 cd Maximum throw 750 m Battery 1*18350 Li-ion Onboard charging No Material Titanium Modes 2 Blinkies Strobe Waterproof IPX8 Review date September 2024 Introduction The Vastlite Bow …

I've been hesitant about casting rocks and starting mountain detailing, but a couple of days ago I decided to just jump right into it.Over the summer I made about a dozen latex rock molds - a few are shown here. The idea was to give me some variety and spares in case I ruined some, which it turns out I did.Up there is my first attempt. I used CelluClay as …

In my last post I floated the idea that the Cryptopunks IP might be better stewarded by a non-profit foundation than a for-profit company. My rambling thought process might have seemed like I was suggesting Yuga Labs should start a foundation, and that might have been what I was thinking at some point, but that post has led to a number of discussions and I now think the best way …

Illustration by Alexis Flowerfrom the comic I Roved OutThe populace of Eisengraz is mostly comprised of snow elves. Snow elves are immediately recognizable due to their alabaster skin and blizzard-white hair. Snow elves share the sharp features and ethereal presence of their kin, but they have the appearance of elves who have had all color leeched from their flesh.Despite the way their culture endorses rugged survival, the snow elves are …

The Architectural Review Outrage: Dubai-on-Øresund Copenhagen’s artificial peninsula, Lynetteholm, is taking form despite environmental concerns and public outcry The post Outrage: Dubai-on-Øresund appeared first on The Architectural Review. Kristina Rapacki

A bright spot on a dull day.

Wandering around The Royal Exchange in The City of London on a quiet Sunday afternoon I happened to notice what might be the tiniest light well I have ever seen. I'd say its approx 40cm x 30cm. It is one of many interesting details around this island of commerce... But before I show you some nice things, let's consider the window display next door at No.31 where unsold pies and …