Shape-Shifting Sky Scraper

artdubaiap.jpgArchitects revealed today the world’s first 80-story, shape-shifting skyscraper, dubbed ‘Dynamic Tower,’ which is scheduled to be completed in Dubai by 2010.

Each floor of the soon-to-be-built luxury apartment building rotates a full 360-degrees, completely independent from the other floors, powered by massive wind turbines located between each floor. Because of this, the building constantly changes shape, depending on the whims of its inhabitants.

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Please Don’t Do This

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Whether you sleep over your girlfriend’s place or practically live there, try not to annoy her with sloppy behavior. Otherwise you will be kicked to the curb in no time.

Straight from a woman’s mouth:

1) Splashing the mirror when you brush your teeth and leaving it there. We understand that you like to leave your mark, but save it for your own apartment. Please wipe.

2) Leaving stubble in the sink after you shave. Gross and unsightly. Please take the extra second to rinse it down the sink. Read More »

Air Out Your Dorm, You Slob!

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Ah, to be independent from your parents and siblings - it’s freedom that most college students aren’t ready for, believe it or not. Case in point: you live like a slob ’cause your mom always did your laundry, and your idea of clean is hiding a mess until the smell becomes so repugnant that calling the fumigators may be a lost cause.

Living with like-minded slobs doesn’t help matters. It’s all fun and games until you find yourself less likely to sleep at home and more likely to crash on somebody else’s couch. You have a dorm/apartment so utilize it, you slob!

Here are some convenient and affordable tips to keep your living area clean:

Buy toiletries in bulk

I know the first thing you’re thinking is “What the f*** are toiletries?” Well, “toiletries” is French (or something) for “bathroom stuff” like toilet paper, bathroom spray, shampoo, conditioner, cotton swabs, toothpaste - you know, that stuff you’ve never bought yourself.

Somewhere within a 20 mile radius from your living space is a Wal-Mart, or even better, Sam’s Club. Take a weekend trip with the roomies twice a month to stock up on all the essentials for cheap. If there’s no super-savings store near you - or if you don’t have any source of transportation - ask that guy/gal who goes home every weekend (there’s always one) if they can pick you up a bundle of bathroom stuff. Tip ‘em nice and you’re in the clear with a clear conscience.

One more thing: use the products; don’t just stock them up for show. Read More »

Top 10 Traits Of A Real Man

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<via Ask Men>

To build a great house, you need a strong foundation upon which to assemble all the other pretty things. To build a great man, you also need a solid foundation upon which to add all the other little things that set the real men apart from the stronzos — let’s not piss around, the stuff inside matters most.

Over the last few years of writing this little column, I’ve learned that too many men have no foundation, no basis on which to build the principles I teach. There are many ways to define a man, and different people have different definitions, so I’m going to skip all that crap and tell you the only thing you need to know: My way is the correct way and that’s it, that’s all. Capisce?

A real man reads.

If you don’t agree, go read the column of some guy from Arkansas who thinks owning a pickup truck is what defines a man. You’ll see how far you get with his advice. Read More »

How Safe Are Those Drunk Rides Home?

“I’m only stopping in for one,� were always the last words I uttered on some of my biggest nights out. The second they escaped my lips, regardless of how much I meant it, I always ended up partying until at least 8 in the morning.

I was lucky, and more times than not, made it back to my apartment in one piece—though getting my key into my askew lock was mission impossible most of the time. There were a few occasions I woke up in an unknown location (“ok, I do know you… but how did I get here?�).

On one of my worst homeward bound adventures, I decided it would be a wise idea to take the bus. I would save money by not taking a cab. The bus stop was right outside my apartment. It was daylight—why wouldn’t I use public transportation? I’ll tell you why.

I woke up half way across the city, with a wing to the bus all to myself. The second I opened my eyes, all I could smell was vodka and smoke—which kept people away from me and the surrounding seats open due to the vile smell seeping out of my pores. Read More »