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10 Awesome hot air balloons and we don’t mean Social Media ones

adriancb — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 10:09:54 +0000

Ah holiday weekends. Time for BBQs, beer, friends and family and big get together’s of all kinds. Of which there is none more fun and awe inspiring that the giant hot air balloon gatherings that happen around the country.

20 years of road safety ads in Victoria [NSFW: Distressing]

adriancb — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:15:03 +0000

Close to home, hard hitting and most of all – real tragedy…

10 Unique and Frugal Mothers Day Gift Ideas

adriancb — Tue, 04 May 2010 14:09:25 +0000

Mother’s day is around the corner and I hope you are not leaving the gift shopping for the last minute. Finding the right gift for mother’s day is not always an easy task. We often want something personal and thoughtful that sends a specific message, but after a few years a lot of creativity is needed for finding unique gifts that do not blow up your budget. If you find yourself in the same last minute situation you were last year on mother’s day, these gift ideas may just save mother’s day for you.

14 Amusing ‘Unattended Children’ Warning Signs

adriancb — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:51:42 +0000

If only the owners of the establishments displaying these funny ‘unattended children’ warning signs could carry out their threats for real…

10 simple ways to discourage break-ins

adriancb — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:06:35 +0000

With the advent of the deadbolt in the 1960s, residential burglaries began their descent [source: Sullivan]. As more homes installed them in the 1970s, burglaries went on a steady decline and reached a plateau in the past few years. Today, 25 percent of homes in the United States have electronic security systems, not to mention reinforced glass, superior lock technology and a veritable army of private security guards monitoring neighborhoods.

15 Things You Didn’t Know About The Simpsons (Infographic)

adriancb — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:43:50 +0000

Now the longest-running comedy in television history, THE SIMPSONS immediately struck a chord with viewers across the country as it poked fun of itself and everything in its wake. With its subversive humor and delightful wit, the series has made an indelible imprint on American pop culture, and the family members have become television icons. Meet fifteen facts you might not know about the world’s most successful TV show.

10 ways to brighten up your house for Spring

adriancb — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:32:40 +0000

The last days of winter tend to have an emotional resemblance to the layers of dust peeking out from behind your furniture. While the mood of winter calls for quiet colors like calming browns and cool blues, spring screams for color! Bright pastels and lively shades of red and orange bring life to a dormant room, so before yard work comes calling, it’s time to get down to business and brighten up your rooms in the spirit of spring. Here are 10 tips to get you going in the right direction.

10 Possible Resting Places of the Holy Grail

adriancb — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:53:08 +0000

The Holy Grail is a sacred object figuring into literature and certain Christian traditions, most often identified with the dish, plate, or cup used by Jesus at the Last Supper and said to possess miraculous powers. Conspiracy theories abound on the nature of the grail and the final location. This list looks at ten of the possible resting places of this mysterious object

Top 10 Facts About Mail-Order Brides

adriancb — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:14:12 +0000

Mail-order bride is a label applied to a woman who publishes her intent to marry someone from another – usually more financially developed – country.