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Suitcase Bundle Wrap Method

Shirt/jacket
Remember that jackets, unlike shirts, face downward.

Another shirt or jacket

Pants
If a second pair is added, they extend in the opposite direction.

Add the core
This could be a small pouch containing socks, underwear.

Wrap pants around core

Wrap shirt around bundle
Wrap the sleeves first, then the body.

Wrap final shirt/jacket around bundle
Then place inside suitcase with straps free of bundle.

 Connect internal tie-downs.

The Cuff Code

Cuffed denim is as old as the blue jean itself. And every couple of decades, a new proportion or trend emerges. In the '50s and '60s, the style was carefree single cuff but by the '80s and '90s, it was atrim, tight roll. Today's cuffs are croping up in every style. From the disheveled fold to the crisp cuff, how you roll says a lot about you.


THE UPTURN
What it says: You like things simple and sophisticated. Or you want to show you sprung for the selvedge denim.
How to do it: Simply turn up the hem. The width can vary from a quarter-inch to over two inches.

WIDE CUFF
What it says: You're easy and a tad rugged. Or you couldn't be bothered to have your jeans hemmed.
How to do it: Fold your hem up and over twice. Run your fingers around the cuff to ensure a crisp crease.

TRIM CUFF
What it says: You prefer a tailored, traditional look. Or you feel it's the only style that pairs well with narrow jeans.
How to do it: Same as the wide, but the cuff should only be between an inch and an inch and a half tall.

THE ROLL
What it says: You're modern and a tad preppy. Or you like drawing attention to your ankles.
How to do it: Make a double (or tripple) cuff about an inch and a half wide, then squish it down slightly to muss it up. Make sure it's uniquely disheveled. Some of the cuff should tuck into itself

Fun Fact: Elvis Presley knew his way around  a trim cuff.

Simple Description To Common Logical Fallacies

A logical fallacy is often what has happened when someone is wrong about something. it's a flaw in reasoning. They're like tricks or illusions of thought, and they're often very sneakily used by politicians, the media, and others to fool people. Don't be fooled! This poster has been designed to help you identity and call out dodgy logic whenever it may raise it's ugly, incoherent head.

STRAWMAN
Misrepresenting or exaggerating someones argument to make it easier to attack.

FALSE CAUSE
Presuming that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other.

SLIPPERY SLOPE
Asserting that if we allow A to happen, then Z will consequently happen too therefore A should not happen.

AD HOMINEM
Attacking your opponent's character or personal traits instead of engaging with their argument.

SPECIAL PLEADING
Moving the goalposts or making up exceptions when claim is shown to be false.

LOADED QUESTION
Asking a question that has an assumption built into it so that it can't be answered without appearing guilty.

BANDWAGON
Appealing to popularity or the fact that many people do something as an attempted form of validation.

BEGGING THE QUESTION
A circular argument in which the conclusion is included in the premise.

APPEAL TO AUTHORITY
Using the opinion or position of an authority figure, or institution of authority, in place of an actual argument.

APPEAL TO NATURE
Making the argument that because something is "natural" it is therefore valid, justified, inevitable, or ideal.

COMPOSITION/DIVISION
Assuming that what's true about one part of something has to be applied to all, or other, parts of it.

ANECDOTAL
Using personal experience or an isolated example instead of a valid argument, especially to dismiss statistics.

APPEAL TO EMOTION
Manipulating an emotional response in place of a valid or compelling argument.

TU QUOQUE
Avoiding having to engage with criticism by turning it back on the accuser - answering them with criticism.

BURDEN OF PROOF
Saying that the burden of proof lies not with the person making the claim, but with someone else to disprove.

NO TRUE SCOTSMAN
Making what could be called an appeal to purity as a way to dismiss relevant criticisms or flaws of an argument.

THE TEXAS SHARPSHOOTER
Cherry-picking data clusters to suit an argument, or finding a pattern to fit a presumption.

THE FALLACY FALLACY
Presuming that because a claim has been poorly argued, or a fallacy has been made that it is necessarily wrong.

PERSONAL INCREDULITY
Saying that because one finds something difficult to understand that it's therefore not true.

AMBIGUITY
Using double meanings or ambiguities of language to mislead or misrepresent the truth.

GENETIC
Judging something good or bad on the basis of where it comes from, or from whom it comes.

MIDDLE GROUND
Saying that a compromise, or middle point, between two extremes is the truth.

Washing Symbols On Clothes

Understand what your clothes are showing to you.

                      BLEACH        DRY CLEAN                IRON                     WASH             TUMBLE DRY

                                            COOL/LOW         WARM/MEDIUM           HOT/HIGH

                               
Keep in mind that these symbols are probably integrated so they might look a bit different, but it should give you the basic idea how it works.

Kung Fu Hustle

This movie has it all: slapstick comedy (that's right out of a "Looney Tunes" short), martial arts, and dazzling spin-kicks and arm-twists that are all courtesy of Yuen Wo Ping ("The Matrix," "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon"). In this picture, which is set in 1940s Shanghai, China before the revolution, Chow stars as Sing, an aspiring gangster who wishes to join the notoriously lethal "Axe Gang." The Axe Gang rules much of the city's underground with an iron fist and their demands are absolute. But the accident-prone Sing and his chubby companion (played by Chi Chung Lam) wander into Pig Sty Alley, posing as Axe Gang members. The Axe Gang doesn't bother with this slum very much because it's so poor and plus, it's already under the tyranny of the vicious chain-smoking Landlady (Qiu Yuen), who runs things along with her husband Landlord (Wah Yuen).

Things become complicated when the real Axe Gang shows up, and the Gang is attacked by a trio of kung-fu masters who had been living there. The Axe Gang members are quickly defeated in the ensuing chaos while Sing and his companion are captured by the fleeing gangsters. The two are allowed to join, but are demanded a deed of loyalty - kill someone. For the next 45 minutes or so, Chow is off the screen, and we focus mostly on the tenants of Pig Sty Alley, as the kung-fu masters square off in dazzling skirmishes with Axe Gang acolytes, who are masters themselves. Landlady and Landlord are also later revealed to be masters too.

Chow reenters the picture and remains on the screen until the closing credits, where he, donning a white outfit a la Bruce Lee himself, takes on the remaining gangsters in a free-for-all reminiscent of the "Crazy 88's" scene from "Kill Bill." As it turns out, he is a kung-fu genius, in that he's had the power to master martial arts since birth (I must say Chow does display some impressive moves of his own). He then does battle, in the film's most over-the-top sequence, with The Beast (Hsiao Liang), who is the most feared kung-fu master of them all.

This is a brilliant action-comedy from a mind that seemed destined to bring forth something like this to the masses. The film plays out a lot like a collision between every great martial arts movie we've ever seen and then adds a heavy dose of slapstick and Chow's sly wit. You'll laugh at Chow's comedic antics, as every great kung-fu flick gets its fair share of comedy. It's just kind of funny, since I was watching "Enter the Dragon" (1973) last night, which is considered the greatest martial arts movie ever, and then today I watch "Kung-Fu Hustle," which could be called one of the greatest parodies of the genre.

Though some of the humor might be lost on American audiences, I found myself laughing quite a bit. It definitely caught on to me as Chow also pays sly homage to his heroes, both Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan, who made the genres Chow pays respect to. It's all done in a deliriously comic fashion that also doubles as a visual feast for the eyes. The film also contains a rather touching subplot with a mute girl Sing once saved from bullies, and it really got to me because of the cheesy music that cues up whenever they are on the screen together.

I expect we'll see a lot more of these types of pictures that are going to be cherished by a devoted following in the future. Stephen Chow has crafted a funny, brash, and action-packed picture that's sure to remain with the masses in the coming years.

All The Herbs You Need

Coughing?
ADD ROSEMARY
The eucalyptol in this aromatic herb is study proven to loosen chest congestion, making phlegm easier to expel. Plus, rosemary is rich in anti-inflammatory tannins, which soothe a sore throat.

Pairs well with: white beans, chicken, Brie cheese, roasted meats and poultry, potatoes, polenta, apples.



Crampy tummy?
ADD MINT
Peppermint contains menthol, a natural plant compound that relaxes pain-inducing intestinal spasms. This reduces belly discomfort by 40 percent, according to German researchers.

Pairs well with: eggplant, tomatoes, lamb, green peas, melon, couscous, hot and cold beverages.



Archy joints?
ADD CURRY POWDER
The curcumin in curry inhibits the body's production of prostaglandin E2, an inflammtory compound that over sensitizes nerves. This blunts joint and muscle pain as effectively as prescription medications.

Pairs well with: lentils, mangoes, rice, cauliflower, spinach





Bloated
ADD PARSLEY
Thanks to its stores of apiol and myristicin, parsley is a natural diuretic that relieves bloat-inducing water retention by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into bodily tissue.

Pairs well with: grains, onions, parmean cheese, pasta, salads, seafood, tomatoes





Menstrual cramps
ADD OREGANO
Enjoying 2 tsp. of  fresh oregano daily during menstruation reduces or eliminates cramps, according to a Greek study. That's because this herb's thymol and carvacrol relax uterine muscles to prevent painful contractions.

Pairs well with: mushrooms, tomato sauce, olives, summer squash, fish.




Upset  GI tract
ADD DILL
Indian scientists found that dill's limonene works as well as prescription antibiotics at killing harmful intestinal bacteria such as E.coli.

Pairs well with: salmon, eggs, cucumbers, chicken, cheddar, cheese, mixed, greens, clear soups, cream cheese, beets, carrots.




Congested
ADD CAYENNE
The fiery capsaicin in cayenne deactivates substance P, a neurotransmitter linked to inflammation, The result: less sinus congestion and pressure.

Pairs well with: root vegetables, roasted poultry, rice, chocolate, leafy greens, shrimp, eggs, popcorn, grilled-cheese sandwiches, beans, creamy soups.





Feeling down?
ADD BASIL
The eugenol and rosmarinic acid in basil boost the brain's production of dopamine and serotonin. According to indian researchers, this could lead to sunnier moods in as little as three days.

Pairs well with: tomatoes, olives, strawberries, melon, fresh mozzarella, pizza, pasta, white fish, feta cheese.



Nauseous?
ADD GINGER
Ginger's gingarol and shogaol calm digestive-tract spasms to reduce nausea better than motion-sickness drugs, according to a study at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.

Pairs well with: citrus fruit, tea, sweet potatoes, pork, coconut, miso soup, onions, relishes, pears, rice.



Always tired?
ADD CILANTRO
The carboxylic acid in cilantro binds to heavy metals such as mercury in the blood and carries them out of the body. Their removal reverses the toxin buildup that causes chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression.

Pairs well with: avocados, seafood, corn, black beans, steak.