this is clearly my problem
(via did-you-kno)
bob barker is the man
Bob Barker offers to fund relocation of Toronto Zoo elephants
Former Price is Right host Bob Barker has offered to fund the relocation of three African elephants from the Toronto Zoo to a California sanctuary.
“I do not want the transition of the elephants to be hampered in any way,” Mr. Barker said in a statement published online by the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS). “I want them to have the most efficient and humane transition to their new home… I said this would not cost the city a penny and I want to assure them it won’t.” (Photo: Larry Wong/Postmedia News)
Getting into the holiday spirits
I love my family, and I bet you love yours, too. But we seem to love each other even more after a couple of glasses of Prosecco. Drinking is notorious for bringing a flush to the cheek, for throwing an arm around a previously unacquainted shoulder, and for taking the edge off compulsory quality time. Over the holidays, when whole days are spent making small talk with extended family members, lots of people depend on alcohol — from seasonal beverages such as eggnog to an appropriately aged Bordeaux — to make things go a little more smoothly.
(via nationalpost)
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wetheurban: THE CHROMATIC TYPEWRITER
What a lovely new use for an old gadget. Washington-based painter Tyree Callahan has modified a traditional typewriter and turned it into a painting machine, or “Chromatic Typewriter”. Callahan submitted the beautiful typewriter as part of the 2012 West Prize competition, an annual art prize that’s determined by popular vote. The keys on the vintage 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter have each been replaced with a different pad of color to give some rather interesting results!
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THE YEAR OF ADELE
It’s official: 2011 was the year of Adele. Not only did she rule the charts but she penetrated the epic center of pop culture. While she may have won the hearts of Europeans and Tumblrs years ago - it was this year she truly dominated the U.S. Let’s take a look:
By The Numbers
12 million+ albums sold globally of 21
5.6 million copies sold of ‘Rolling In The Deep’
4.67 million albums sold in the U.S.
13 weeks atop of the Billboard 200
12 combined weeks atop of the Billboard 100 (for ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’)
7 weeks atop of the Billboard 100 for ‘Rolling In The Deep’
6 nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards (including Best Album, Record and Song)
3 awards at the MTV VMAs for ‘Rolling In The Deep’ (and one powerful performance)
And Everywhere Else
Adele was the first artist ever in United States to have the top selling album (21), single (‘Rolling In The Deep’) and music video (Live at Royal Albert Hall) in a single year.
Adele took the top of many ‘Best of’ lists including:
Billboard - Artist of the Year
Rolling Stone - Best Album of 2011
Spin - Best Song of 2011
‘Someone Like You’ was the center of one of this season’s funniest SNL skits. (Who doesn’t need a good cry?)
‘Rumour Has It’ and ‘Someone Like You’ were mashed up for one of best (and most emotional) performances on Glee.
‘Rolling In The Deep’ spurred countless covers (John Legend) and remixes (Jamie XX and Voodoo Farm).
Adele was on the cover of Billboard (2X), British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Elle Quebec, Entertainment Weekly, Out, Rolling Stone and more.
Adele was subject of nearly 1,000 (trackable) news stories in the U.S. alone, according to Nexis.
Adele took over her Twitter account and garnered 10,000+ followers for her charity of choice in less than a day.
Adele was turned into my favorite Social Network meme and product of one of my favorite animated GIFs.
What did I miss? What were your favorite Adele moments of 2011?
[The animated GIF of Adele was made special for this post courtesy of ImperialBedrooms, one of the finest GIF makers and pop culture tumblrs out there. Thank you, Joey!]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvyp4jupXe1qanm80o1_500.gif)
THE YEAR OF ADELE
It’s official: 2011 was the year of Adele. Not only did she rule the charts but she penetrated the epic center of pop culture. While she may have won the hearts of Europeans and Tumblrs years ago - it was this year she truly dominated the U.S. Let’s take a look:
By The Numbers
12 million+ albums sold globally of 21
5.6 million copies sold of ‘Rolling In The Deep’
4.67 million albums sold in the U.S.
13 weeks atop of the Billboard 200
12 combined weeks atop of the Billboard 100 (for ‘Rolling In The Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’)
7 weeks atop of the Billboard 100 for ‘Rolling In The Deep’
6 nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards (including Best Album, Record and Song)
3 awards at the MTV VMAs for ‘Rolling In The Deep’ (and one powerful performance)
And Everywhere Else
Adele was the first artist ever in United States to have the top selling album (21), single (‘Rolling In The Deep’) and music video (Live at Royal Albert Hall) in a single year.
Adele took the top of many ‘Best of’ lists including:
- Billboard - Artist of the Year
- Rolling Stone - Best Album of 2011
- Spin - Best Song of 2011
‘Someone Like You’ was the center of one of this season’s funniest SNL skits. (Who doesn’t need a good cry?)
‘Rumour Has It’ and ‘Someone Like You’ were mashed up for one of best (and most emotional) performances on Glee.
‘Rolling In The Deep’ spurred countless covers (John Legend) and remixes (Jamie XX and Voodoo Farm).
Adele was on the cover of Billboard (2X), British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Elle, Elle Quebec, Entertainment Weekly, Out, Rolling Stone and more.
Adele was subject of nearly 1,000 (trackable) news stories in the U.S. alone, according to Nexis.
Adele took over her Twitter account and garnered 10,000+ followers for her charity of choice in less than a day.
Adele was turned into my favorite Social Network meme and product of one of my favorite animated GIFs.
What did I miss? What were your favorite Adele moments of 2011?
[The animated GIF of Adele was made special for this post courtesy of ImperialBedrooms, one of the finest GIF makers and pop culture tumblrs out there. Thank you, Joey!]
home can’t come soon enough
I’m strangely calm considering finals week starts in two days. I might be in for a rude awakening :(
Oh well. Nobody’s worried. Winter break will get here no matter what happens.
pretty sure this is me. yup.
(Source: ill-be-your-scapegoat)
