A dancer’s body… the theme continues…
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Since sicky is in bed, I’ve poured the soup into mason jars to store in the fridge.
Nursing my boy has got me thinking about the over-the-counter meds I’ve got on hand. The last time either of us have been sick was last winter. But not everything is safe to keep and use again. Here are some tips from Glow.ca on what you can take and what you can toss.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
I am making this perfect potato soup for a perfectly sick boy. It’s from Felicity Cloake’s cookbook, Perfect. So far: it smells amazing and is pretty easy to make. Perfectly easy to make. I did make a few adjustments, though… used grape seed oil instead of butter and doubled up on the potatoes and leeks. Just another 45 minutes of simmering until I get to have a taste.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Sexy red lip for #AdrianWu yesterday @WMCFashionWeek #MNYTRENDS
Adrian Wu opened his first shop in Burlington. Who is Adrian Wu?
Monday, October 22, 2012
Would this make you want to ride a bike?
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Fave things: For footwear that is short and sweet, look no further than the booties on trend this season.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
As seen in GLOW: Whether you’re sneaking some Halloween candy from the kids’ haul or have a leftover stash that’s haunting you, it’s easy to lose track of how much you’ve eaten. The pieces are so small, right? What harm could they do? But the calories from these sugary, tricky treats can quickly add up, derailing an otherwise healthy diet. Knowing what 100 calories looks like helps you stay focused on eating well while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Biomimetic Robot Legs Not Only Look Like Human Legs, They Work Like Them Too
“Our robot, named Achilles, is the first to walk in a biologically accurate way. That means it doesn’t just move like a person, but also sends commands to the legs like the human nervous system does.
“Each leg has eight muscles—Kevlar straps attached to a motor on one end and to the plastic skeleton on the other. As the motor turns, it pulls the strap, mimicking the way our muscles contract.
“Some of Achilles’ muscles extend from the hip or thigh to the lower leg so they can project forces all the way down the limb. This allows us to put most of the motors in the hips and thighs. Placing them up high keeps the lower leg light, so that it can swing quickly like a human’s lower leg.
“In people, neurons in the spinal column send out rhythmic signals that control our legs. It’s like a metronome, and sensory feedback from the legs alters the pace. Your brain can step in to make corrections, but it doesn’t explicitly control every muscle, which is essentially why you can walk without thinking about it.
“For our robot, a computer program running off an external PC controls movement in a similar way. With each step, the computer sends a signal to flex one hip muscle and extend the other. The computer changes the timing of those signals based on feedback from the legs’ load and angle sensors. A similar control system handles the lower muscles.”
(via Rough Sketch: “We Made a Robot That Moves Like a Person” | Popular Science)
Monday, October 15, 2012
Just because summer is over, it doesn’t mean the coloured jean trend has faded. They’ve just turned into autumn shades. See the hottest hues for fall denim here.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Favourite things: Sparkle and shine with pavé and crystal accessories. Click through to see the rest.
Friday, October 12, 2012
wgsn:
Four of the leading thinkers in food futures will take the stage at London’s Royal Geographical Society to discuss the secret of good food on Tuesday, October 23.
Organised by debate and critical thinking forum Intelligence Squared, the event will bring together Dr Mark Post, the scientist developing laboratory-grown meat at Maastricht University; notoriously sharp-tongued British restaurant critic A.A. Gill; molecular gastronomy specialist Professor Peter Barham; and Sam Bompas, one half of food entertainment duo (and WGSN favourites) Bompas & Parr.Follow the debate live on Twitter by tuning in to the event’s hashtag #iq2food
We’ll be reporting from the debate - and we can’t wait!
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
It won’t save the world but a cape is a stylish layering piece that will keep you warm. #bananarepublic
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Bought myself a new pair of Ecco booties, just ‘cause it was Tuesday #latergram (Taken with Instagram)