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10 Most Creative Sugar Skull Recipes for the Day of the Dead

Thursday, April 5th, 2012

The Day of the Dead is a colorful day for all our dead loved ones including our friends and other distant relatives. Hence, aside from other typical activities and festivities, the happiest way to remember them is the very popular sugar skull offering. It becomes an activity that unifies everyone through wonderful creations and presentations where you could see the personal touches and creativity coming from those people who are exerting much effort, time, and skill to make it fun and exciting. Here are some of the recipes that you can follow as you approach this day.

10. Novio Skulls

Novio in Spanish means bride and groom. This is made using two colors of chocolate in coating the candy. It could be covered with cello bags with matching tied up colorful ribbons. You would need 1 teaspoon of meringue powder in each cup of granulated sugar. Ready card of bride and groom skulls, sugar, royal icing for decorations and you could add glitters.

9. Little Frida Sugar Skulls

Frida Kahlo was a famous printer in Mexico and the struggles that she had in life was symbolical to the Day of the Dead celebrations because of the unique art presentations that she made. You need Frida Kahlo Skull Molds and accessory molds such as sombreros. You could use white and dark chocolate but most people use white chocolate that should be melted and later on be frozen. Ready royal icing and sticks.

8. Pre-Made Sugar Skulls

There are stores that have ready sugar skulls, which fit your preferences for that day. This is appropriate if you would throw parties. You would need just need icings and other decorative items and it can be decorated by children since they are baked already.

7. Small Skull

This is a personalized skull which has a name of the deceased person either printed or lettered through icing. You need small candies, feathers, or sequins and take note, it should be non-edible items. You could use Halloween candies and decorative chocolates.

6. Sombrero Sugar Skull

Since Mexico primarily celebrates it and it is the place where the Day of the Dead originally celebrated, sombrero signifies the Mexican culture. You will need the traditional sombrero, meringue powder, royal icing mix, disposable pastry bags, gel food color, and water.

5. Festive Skulls

Under the pre-Christian Mexico, laughing is an important way to leash out sadness to survive. You have to ready 2 cups of powdered sugar, egg white, corn syrup, cornstarch, food coloring, and small paintbrush. You need to mix everything except for the food coloring.

4. Cascade of Skulls

Tequila is a favorite drink during the Day of the Dead and cascade produces beers and other drinks. It could be the combination of skull recipes and maximizing decorative stuff like candies, ribbons, icing, and paintbrushes.

3. Sugar Skulls

You just need to produce three small skulls and following the standard recipes for any skull while adding flowers on their head, decorating each skull with icing and add some small colorful candies.

2. Small Sugar Skulls

These are combinations of various designs. One could have sombrero, flowers on their head depicting marigold and these are made using various colorful icing, foil, paper plate to flatten them down,

1. Large Sugar Skull

You would need a large molder and a number of colorful icing. Hence, you would focus on just one big skull. In most cases, this is patterned with the Lord of the rings appearance. You need ¼ cup of meringue powder, 10 teaspoons of water and 5-pound bag of sugar wherein you could make five large skulls of these ingredients.

Those are just some of the creative ways where you could make your sugar skull creative, based on history, preferences, and what others have used to do. You could browse some ideas from others like sugar skull Tillie, sugar skull sweet baby, Nixon, sugar skull pirate, sugar skull punk, sugar skull Fatima, and sugar skull count blackula. Nonetheless, these are some of the creative ideas that you might have known already or you are not aware of, that might contribute to your preparation for this year’s Day of the Dead. Remember, it is the spirit of celebrating. It is what that matters the most.

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Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The career of the glorious California 1100 culminates with a prestigious commemorative version for the 90th anniversary of Moto Guzzi. Built as a limited edition, the California 90 boasts the most luxurious accessories every realised on this glorious model. After a long and glorious career the California 1100 dedicates a final, precious version to its [...]
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

The GT650R inspires rider confidence whether you are commuting or burning your favorite stretch of road. The distinct styling features a 2 stage projection beam for greater visibility. The chassis is fitted with 43mm inverted forks, an oval tube frame both increase rigidity to provide better rider feedback and greater stability. The GT650R is a [...]
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

Take the Agility not the car. Gas prices on the rise again? Looking for a parking space? No worries with a compact, nimble scooter with plenty of underseat storage and power to spare. With an amazing 90 MPG rating, the Agility 50 uses a 49cc four-stroke engine and worry free CVT automatic transmission to make [...]
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Most Tattooed Athletes

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Tribal paintings, emperors, animals, names of children and former wives, statesmen and thinkers, tombstones and mythical creatures, thoughts and religious messages … These are just some of the tattoos that adorn the bodies of many famous athletes around the world. We present you some of the most “colorful” world’s athletes. Also, our honorable mentions are basketball players Allen Iverson, Kevin Durant, Robert Swift and Matt Barnes, and WWF stars Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton and Undertaker.

Andrei Kirilenko

The Russian basketball player has chosen something from fantasy art for tattoo on his back – armored warrior who rode winged monster. The current CSKA Moscow player said that his tattoo unduly attracted considerable media attention at the time, and that he couldn’t understand why so much noise when 99% of NBA players have tattoos.

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Anastasia Davydova

Instead of the dolphin tattoos that are common at swimmers, this beautiful Russian opted for the 12 butterflies at the entire length of her gorgeous body.

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Mike Tyson

Victor Whitmill is the tattoo artist best known for Maori tribal which he did at Tyson’s face. Iron Mike also have tattoos of Mao Zedong, Che Guevara, Arhtur Ashe and his ex-wife Monica Turner.

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David Clinger

This cyclist was probably the greatest hope of American cycling together with Lance Armstrong, but before the drugs. He is one of the most memorable in our list and it’s not hard to guess why. Tattoo was later removed by surgery, and his career went downhill.

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Evangelista and Cristiane Santos

These MMA fighters from Brazil, “Mr. and Mrs. Cyborg” are completely tattooed, besides numerous tattoos Evangelista has portraits of Mike Tyson and Che.

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Djibril Cisse

It seems that Djibril’s head is the only part of him that isn’t tattooed, and his paintings goes with his crazy hairstyles.

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Jeff Monson

As he said, there are three types of tattoos: personal – including the names of his children and their hand prints, political, and entertainment – which he made ?to cover the greater part of his body, because he is “too white” as he said.

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Chris Anderson

Birdman is covered with colorful tattoos on his arms, the chest, neck, shoulders … Known for its attractive dunks, this Denver Nuggets’ player participated in a PETA campaign called “Ink, not mink” targeted against organizations that use animal fur for clothing.

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Dennis Rodman

His tattoos are so popular that a company that manufactures T-shirts used the exact anatomical arrangement of his tattoos and by that scheme made ??a T-shirt. Rodman sued them and won the case. By the way, Rodman has tattoos on his arms, torso and most of his back.

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Daniel Agger

This man loves tattoos so much that he himself became a tattoo master. His back are covered with drawings of Viking graves and Danish kings and creatures from Scandinavian mythology. A special place on the back is reserved for the phrase “Mors Certa, Hora Incerta” (Death is certain, but not the hour of her arrival). At the top of the hands is Viking’s saying “Memento Mori” (Remember, you will die), and the wrist is inscribed “Pain is temporary, Victory is eternal.” By the way Daniel rarely speak about their meaning, he says it’s just tattoos.

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Shaquille O’Neal

We quote Shaq: “The permit for the tattoos I asked from my mom and she told me that I have in mind that no one will give me a job after my basketball career if I am all covered in tattoos.” Hell, like he needs a job now…

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Raul Meireles

Raul was most painted player, with the dragon on his back and tattooed hands, and his tattoos are deemed the best in the Premier League until the appearance of Daniel Agger with his Vikings, graves, and Latin quotes.

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Natasha Kai

This girl has over 50 tattoos, to name just a few: two turtles on her back, the island from which she originates from, Polynesian motives on hands, hibiscus flower – the symbol of the state of Hawaii, the names of family members … By the way this girl goes for a role model to many teenage girls.

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Lebron James

Miami Heat’s superstar has every part of his body painted in personal messages and associations. Perhaps the most remarkable one is on his back “Chosen 1” which he made after photo shot for Vogue – he became only the third man, the first dark-skinned ever that appear at the cover of Vogue.

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David Beckham

In addition to numerous tattoos on the arms, neck, back (…) Chinese characters on his torso mean: “Life and Death are at predetermined cycle, honor and merit shall be determined in the sky.” Or at least he was told that it means that.

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Justin Miller

Maybe the most famous example of a tattooed player, Justin is like a peacock under his uniform. Some believe that tattoos cover 75 percent of his body, he have a tat on the inside of his lip. So to conclude – Justin Miller IS a tattoo!

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10 Common Hair Mistakes Every Woman Makes

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

Women in general are vain when it comes to their looks. In fact, the most important part of their body where they spend their money the most is their hair. Women have various hair maintenance and other treatments just to ensure that they would look good and better each day. As beliefs say that hair is the woman’s glory and for this to be kept that way, routines must be made aside from the daily shampooing and conditioning application. However, there are also common hair mistakes that some women do and it should serve as a reminder for all not to repeat them.

10. Too Much Heat on the Hair

There are various hair tools that women use these days such as blow dryer, ceramic straightener, and curling irons. They become more conscious on how their hair would look for today and the next day. It has become their partners each day whether they like curly hair or a more straight hair look.

9. Wearing a Pony Tail

It does not mean that women should not wear any pony tail at all but wearing it frequently and putting it on the same position will damage the hairline gradually. It’s best to find various ways of putting hair accessories and not just the same pony tail, not doing it every day. It will cause hair breakage.

8. Too Much Hair Products

Imagine your hair that has received shampoo, conditioner. After taking a bath, chemicals will be put on not just one, but two or more hair products such as styling gel, anti-hair frizz, and others. Yes, the thought of maintaining its shape and shine would not help, especially if an exaggerated amount is being damped into hair.

7. No Regular Haircuts

It does not mean that you would cut your hair shorter. It’s up to you. But to those who are used to maintaining long hair cut should once in a while by visiting the parlor to trim the hair down. It’s the best remedy in removing unhealthy hair, especially where split ends mostly appear.

6. Regular Shampooing of Hair

Shampooing your hair daily decreases the natural oil that it actually produces. It washes away the natural shine the moment that you put on shampoo into your hair. This is the reason why conditioners must be applied after shampooing your hair. The ideal is to use shampoo every other day and not regularly.

5. Doing Personal Hair Dying

Those who can’t afford to have their hair dyed in the nearby parlor would just do self-dying at home. Yes, it’s economically wise because you can save from expensive process that is being offered in a regular hair salon. However, it’s better that experts handle them because there are necessary directions that must be followed, especially when it comes to mixtures.

4. Drying Hair after Bath

It is automatic that after that you take a bath that you put towel on your hair to absorb excess water. Nonetheless, rubbing the towel on your hair to dry them up would cause hair frizz and damage.

3. Too Much Brushing/Combing

There is an old saying that when you brush your hair 100 hundred times, it would become healthier and natural shine will appear. Nonetheless, too much combing or brushing will cause hair breakage and damage.

2. Doing Your Own Haircut

This is for those who are not really hair experts where they could not really follow the right direction in hair trimming. Once you make a cut, you’ll never know that you have already created a direction. Most of the women who did try it were never satisfied after and they would run to a nearby salon to save their hair from a big fiasco.

1. Following the Latest Hairstyles

It’s okay that you follow some trendy hairstyles but it does not mean if specific hairstyle looks good to others that the same effect would reflect on you. You have to know the shape of your face and the appropriate cut that will improve your look and that would really suit you. If it won’t work for you then try other hairdos. You have to experiment and ask others’ opinions if necessary.

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Right Tracks of Evolution

Saturday, March 31st, 2012

As funny as these may be, I’m afraid that it is so because all of them are kind of true, otherwise it wouldn’t be so funny. Isn’t it about high time to ask ourselves what we are doing and where are we going? Or let’s just pick one of the photos we think it’ll match our past deeds and our future best. The choice is not bad – a pig, a robot, a snowman, a freak… Which one do you like best?

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10 Tips to Help Your Marriage Last

Saturday, March 31st, 2012

Marriage is an important ceremony between two persons who are in-love with each other. In fact, preparations are being made prior to the solemn union in order to ensure that marriage would last and it would endure not just till death do us part but through all eternity. However, there are challenges that would really test this bond because there are differences and there are things, which are not yet resolved by couples or have been ignored to be settled because of various barriers. In order to savor the married life, here are the top 10 tips that would strengthen the marriage, making it enjoyable even if you have been together for more than a decade or more.

10. Be Sensitive

Make an extra effort to know if your spouse is being offended on the words that you said or the actions that you have done unintentionally. Do things without being asked because your spouse would feel that he or she is so special to you. Remember the times that you were in the courtship stage.

9. Make Plans

Majority of marital problems happen because a plan is not included in the relationship. This is where financial challenges happen, especially if you have kids already and you are paying immediate bills and other expenses at home. It is true that money is not the center of happiness at home, but it is the main cause of all marriage dissolutions aside from unrealized incompatibility prior to marriage, according to reports.

8. Make Surprises

Courtship does not end when you get married. In fact, it should grow stronger as years of togetherness increases. It would keep the love burning because it tickles and giggles you more because it makes both of you remember the sweet moments when you were still single.

7. Say Thank You

Aside from the word “I Love You”, the word “Thank You” is one of the magical words that would bring music to your spouse’s ears. Appreciating what your partner has done for you, whether he or she cooked for you or brought something important for you, one should remember that gratitude motivates and inspires anyone to continue to do good and be at their best at all times.

6. Remove Distractions

Once you have an ample time to talk with each other, don’t focus on television, your laptop, and even your mobile phones. Put them all away or anything that would cause division when you are together. Chatting at times would allow you to know what happened with each other’s day, when you were not together.

5. Set a Regular Date

Don’t just go on a date if it’s your anniversary or birthday. You have to set a regular time and day, which is just for both of you, without your kids or anyone else with you. You have to include it with all your must haves, when you do your couple planning.

4. Forgive and Don’t Make History of Sins

Of course, anyone make mistakes and no one can really be a perfect partner for their spouse. Weaknesses and differences are the reasons that would cause wrong decisions. Hence, you have to talk things over and find time to forgive. Of course, there are simple mistakes that can be forgiven where you just move on. But the bottom line, you need to discuss matters promptly so you could avoid digging with past sins or mistakes.

3. Resolve Any Problem before Sleeping

Don’t end the night without resolving any concern or problem that transpired that day. Talk it over so you’ll be able to sleep well and you could face the day with smiles on your faces. You may not be able to settle it at once but at least you have resolved a part of it.

2. Be Honest At All Times

Trust is the result of love that you have for each other. If you really love each other, you would be honest with your partner at all times even if that would cause conflict or pain to him or her. It means that you don’t keep a secret message from your partner on your mobile phones; you don’t send a private message in a social networking site, and even go on a date alone with an opposite sex. If you do, you must inform your wife or husband.

1. Say I Love You Often

Say “I love you” as often as possible such as when you wake up in the morning, when you hug him or her, when you see each other after a day’s work, when you send a text message, and even if you don’t feel like saying it. The more you say it, the more you could feel that your love increases each day.

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Saturday, March 31st, 2012

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10 Places in Video Games that Actually Exist

Friday, March 30th, 2012

When you have played video games while you were young, or even if you are still playing now, you may have been amazed of the places and locations where stories happen, battles are being fought, and where plots are being unfold. While these areas may leave an impression in your head, because of the majesty, the beauty, and even the creativity, you may have thought if these venues can be visited somewhere in the planet. Lo and behold, here are the top 10 lists of places in video games that actually exist on Earth, which you may visit at any time.

10. New Marais

One of the cities in Infamous 2 is quite different when seen at night. Inspired from the scenes of New Orleans as envisioned by artist Sucker Punch, he was able to create one part of the suburbs that reflect on the real city’s colorful and lively nightlife.

9. Arkham Asylum

In the XBox 360 or PS3 game for Batman, Arkham Asylum is the place where super villains such as Joker, Poison Ivy, or Kane are imprisoned after being caught by the Dark Knight. If you were an ordinary guy, you would never visit this place as it is strictly protected. But don’t fret; you can spend some time in Danvers State Hospital, in Massachusetts, to feel the insanity within.

8. Isengard

Isengard is the place known as one of the fortresses of Gondor in Lord of the Rings. This is also known as Saruman’s base of operation, which even appeared on Lord of the Rings Online. However, this same tower and city has a great resemblance to the University of Birmingham in England. The towers on both locations have a great similarity!

7. Manchester Cathedral

It could have been any made-up place or Church that could set the plot of Resistance: Fall of Man, as convincing as it could be, knowing that the game is about alternate history of alien invasions during 1951. However, Sony still chose to keep the location within the game, say, to make things more convincing for the players.

6. Vice City

One Grand Theft Auto game is very similar to the streets and the physical features of Miami, Florida due to the abundant sight of palm trees near buildings, on roads, and even on wharfs where yachts and boats are parked. Even the color of the city at night resembles one of US’ most active places.

5. Kathmandu

As you play Nathan Drake in Uncharted 2, searching for the secret treasures of Marco Polo, you will find yourself walking on the streets, markets, and even building roofs on the city of Kathmandu in Nepal. The resemblance is quite amazing that most details on walls, signage, and even street tiles have been critically made.

4. Kamurocho

As you play Sega’s Yakuza for PS3 or XBox 360, you will find yourself playing in an imaginary city of Japan, as this group of mafia rose to fame in this land. However, you will find yourself playing in a seemingly real world when you arrive at Kamurocho due to the similarities it depicts from Kabukicho’s red light district.

3. Overwatch Nexus

Find yourself walking in streets, along the buildings, and even on hallways that are teeming with aliens and deformed humans in Half Life 2. But as you go along the way, you will notice one building where these extraterrestrials are mingling, which is called the Overwatch Nexus. Oh wait, you may identify this as the Serbia Parliament building.

2. Liberty City

Grand Theft Auto has been quite famous of creating large scale cities, provinces, and towns that are inspired from the real thing. However, there is one amazing city in the game that has taken every inch of New York City, in the form of Liberty City. From the Statue of Liberty, to the evening skylights, and even Times Square, everything has been artistically rendered.

1. Silent Hill

For all horror game enthusiasts, Silent Hill has been one of the best places that introduced evil lurking in far town corners and buildings, hidden in creepy mists. However, this same scary place can be found in the town of Centralia, Pennsylvania where smokes are up all day. This is due to the burning mines that are underneath the town, where it still burns now, just as it was more than 50 years ago. Oh yeah, sinkholes, cracked roads, and abandoned buildings are also available.

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