Archive for January 29th, 2007

Laundry Care

Laundry Care

We all came across this similar situation. You’ve cut your hand and bled on your clothes. First thing that came to mind is that “it’s ruined!”. I know a lot of people that have thrown away their favorite piece of clothing because of having blood of them. They might have tried spot removers, laundry detergents [...]

Golden hoop chinese knot

Golden hoop chinese knot

The golden hoop knot is another base technique for creating chinese knots. It looks a lot like a number 8 knot.

Reverse number eight (8) knot

Reverse number eight (8) knot

The 4th base technique for creating chinese knots. The reverse 8. It’s the same steps as the normal 8, but the direction of the thread is different, technique the same.

Number eight (8) knot

Number eight (8) knot

The instructions to make another base chinese knot. The number 8 knot.

Button knot -base technique-

Button knot -base technique-

Another base technique. The threads are colour coded to make it easier for you to recognize.

Double money knot, single thread

Double money knot, single thread

Make use of the main-thread technique

Double money knot, Main thread

Double money knot, Main thread

This is the main basic knot. A technique used for many chinese knotting projects.The Double Money Knot looks like two traditional styled Chinese coins overlapping.

Treat your feet well, use insoles

Treat your feet well, use insoles

  Specialty insoles can close the gap between a shoe’s design and your unique anatomy. You should definitely customize your shoes with over-the-counter replacement insoles if you have any tendency toward shinsplints, arch strain, heel pain, or even knee strain. The flimsy inserts in your new shoes can lose their cushioning capabilities after 50 miles, [...]

To belt up or not?

To belt up or not?

You wonder if have to wear a belt to be well dressed? Simple answer: yes. You look incomplete without a belt. Why do you think your pants have loops? You should wear one with jeans, khakis, suits, everything but a bathing suit (unless you’re Halle Berry in a James Bond movie). Two rules to keep [...]

Photostory: Do not litter! (hong kong)

Photostory: Do not litter! (hong kong)

Since the SARS-epidemy a few years ago, Hong Kong has taken a lot of precautions. One of them is to keep the streets clean. Any littering will be fined. In contrary of what the photo says, I believe the fine is now somewhere around 1500 dollars.