Posts Tagged ‘awesome’
Bicycle trainer
Everyone has their preferred method of getting exercise. Mine is the bike wind trainer. I use a CycleOps trainer with my bike, but there are a number of other brands on the market. If you like riding a bike, and don't have room for a stationary bike, or really prefer riding your two-wheeled friend, a bike trainer is a great way to [...]
Abra de Runkuracay
The Inka Trail to Machu Picchu is one stunning view after another. The stones of the trail take hikers deep into the Andes, revealing the secrets of the ancient Inka. The pass at Runkuracay is not the highest on the trail, at 12,705 ft, but it is the most dramatic. Set just at the level of the clouds, a short climb on either side puts [...]
Dean Kamen
Dean Kamen is an inventor. He brought us the super-fun vehicle, the Segway. He also brought us the most advanced prosthetic arm we've ever seen. That's pretty awesome, but the most awesome part is the reason he developed the arm: to give freedom and humanity to soldiers who have lost limbs. Have a look at the video. The man is [...]
Community Warehouse
Sometimes people just need a little help to get them back on their feet. Community Warehouse is a non-profit that collects donations of gently used furnishings and works with social service agencies to give those household items to people who qualify for their assistance. They have been known to outfit entire apartments for people. On average [...]
Love
Everyone knows love is awesome. Everyone also knows love releases endorphins that make us feel really good. Now we know that intense, new love is as strong a pain killer as cocaine, according to a recent Stanford University School of Medicine study. From the e! Science News article: "It turns out that the areas of the brain activated by [...]
Hemp Hand Protector
It's getting to be winter; which means dry skin is on the way. My hands can get so dry and cracked--if I'm not careful. This Hemp Hand Protector from The Body Shop really helps. It's thick and rich, you just need a little dab to work into your hands. And while your rubbing this creamy goodness in, the clean smell will uplift and calm you. I [...]
Nancy Siegler
Nancy Siegler did something awesome. She took one of life's challenges and created something beautiful out of it. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Nancy began planting sunflowers because they made her happy. Working through this difficult and scary time by bringing more beauty into the world, Nancy soon ended up with a garden filled [...]
Portland Women’s Crisis Line
One of the first five sexual violence crisis lines in the country, the Portland Women's Crisis Line provides 24 hour support survivors of sexual and domestic violence. The Crisis Line services include support for non-offending family and friends as well, every hour of every day. In addition, the organization has an innovative outreach program [...]
Restaurant booths
When you were a kid, they made you feel like a grown-up. As a grown-up they make you feel like a kid. In downtown Los Angeles they make you feel like an alien. Booth, please!
Red velvet ding dong
We all have favorite sweets from our childhood. Or perhaps from our adulthood. Twinkies, or Moon Pies, or Pinwheels. How about the Ding Dong? How about a red velvet Ding Dong? That's right. Red velvet cake, a dense, creamy filling, and a thick, chocolate shell. That right there, is delicious.
