Archive for January 29th, 2007
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 [...]
The golden hoop knot is another base technique for creating chinese knots. It looks a lot like a number 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.
The instructions to make another base chinese knot. The number 8 knot.
Another base technique. The threads are colour coded to make it easier for you to recognize.
Make use of the main-thread technique
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.
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.