Sun's Game For CRPS Month

We had a fun night and a great time at the Phoenix Sun's game. Special thanks and shout out to the Phoenix Sun's and DeAndre Ayton for having us and raising awareness for National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome for CRPS month. 

1 in 3,800 people are diagnosed with CRPS every year and November was observed as National Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Awareness Month and was a time to increase awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, the need for a cure, and spur advocacy on behalf of those suffering with the emotional, financial and physical burden of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

If it weren't for my fiance being diagnosed with CRPS from a work injury, I would never have known about this debilitating symptom. CRPS is a painful and chronic condition that is not easily detected visually so much focus on a cure is needed. #phoenixsuns #deandreayton #CRPS #RSD #nervedamage #nervedisorder 

Banksy artwork self-destructs right after $1.4 million sale

A work by the elusive street artist apparently self-destructed in front of startled auction-goers on Friday, moments after being sold for 1.04 million pounds ($1.4 million).

Read more... https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2018/10/06/banksy-artwork-self-destructs-right-after-1-4-million-sale/1547417002/

'We Just Got Banksy-ed': 'Girl With Balloon' Sells For $1.4M Before Self-Destructing

"Girl With Balloon," one of the most recognized works of the England-based street artist known as Banksy, fetched a hefty $1.37 million (£1.04 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London on Friday.

Read more... https://www.npr.org/2018/10/06/655252676/we-just-got-banksy-ed-girl-with-balloon-sells-for-1-4m-before-self-destructing

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Marvel At This Drivable Bugatti Chiron Built From a Million Pieces of Lego Technic and 2,304 Electric Toy Motors

As cool as the 5.3-million-piece Lego X-wing fighter the toymaker built in Times Square was—the ship didn't actually fly. That's what makes Lego's latest over-the-top build even more impressive. There's over a million pieces of Lego Technic in this life-sized Bugatti Chiron, as well as 2,304 tiny Lego electric motors allowing it to be actually driven to speeds of over 18 miles per hour.

Read more... https://gizmodo.com/marvel-at-this-drivable-bugatti-chiron-built-from-a-mil-1828680513

8 Interesting Frida Kahlo Facts That May Surprise You

One of the most iconic artists of the 20th century, Frida Kahlo has a life story that has become almost as popular as her art. Kahlo's biography has sparked innumerable books and an Oscar-winning film. Her distinct fashion, unibrow, and marriage to Diego Rivera, a man 21 years her senior, have simply added to the intrigue sparked by her art.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/frida-kahlo-facts/

Exhibition Pays Tribute to Studio Ghibli in Miyazaki Art Show

Japanese filmmaker and animator Hayao Miyazaki has long delighted and inspired people around the world with his original imaginative universe. Now, those that have found his work artistically influential are paying homage to Miyazaki in the most appropriate way. The SPOKE ART gallery has curated the Miyazaki in Los Angeles Art Show, an endearing presentation that features over 100 hundred artists celebrating the films that have made us laugh, cry, and believe in the power of creativity.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/hayao-miyazaki-in-los-angeles-art-show/

Man and His Dog Collaborate on Madonna Album Cover Recreations

In 1989, Madonna sang the song "Express Yourself," imploring listeners to do just that. Fashion photographer Vincent Flouret has taken her advice and even included the legendary singer in his creative pursuits. Through a charming project he calls Maxdonna, he captures some of Madonna's most iconic moments—from album covers to music video performances—and replaces her with his adorable dog, Max.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/maxdonna-album-cover-recreations/

Should Phoenix Regulate Murals in Historic Neighborhoods?

UPDATE, 5:30 p.m. July 16: The City of Phoenix is holding a community meeting for people who want to share their opinions about murals in historic neighborhoods. It's taking place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21, inside the Pulliam Auditorium at Burton Barr Central Library. You can address questions about that meeting to Michelle Dodds, historic preservation officer for the city, at 602-262-7468. The Phoenix Mural Project is asking mural supporters to share their feedback here.

Read more... https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/arts/should-phoenix-regulate-murals-in-historic-neighborhoods-10610212

Interview: National Parks Service Photographer Chronicles the US

In 2015, photographers across the US were clamoring to fill a position once held by the iconic Ansel Adams. Listed online as Photographer, GS-1060-11/12, the job would require, most notably, shooting documentary images for the Library of Congress. Although many applied, Jarob J. Ortizultimately got the gig as National Parks Service Photographer and now spends his days recording historic spaces and places with a large format camera.

Read more... https://mymodernmet.com/jarob-ortiz-national-parks-service-photographer/

All the Places You Can Eat Glitter Foods

All that glitters is not gold. This cake from Bouchon Bakery is both colorful and shiny—what more could you ask for?

Read more... https://people.com/food/edible-glitter-foods

Chinese Horoscope 2018 – Lunar New Year of the Earth Dog

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2018 is the year of the Dog 🐶 and its characteristic word is ACTION!

Chinese New Year in 2018 is on Friday, the 16th of February and ends on February 4, 2019. The year of the Dog 2018 comes just after the Year of the Fire Rooster (2017) and before the year of the Earth Pig (2019)! The Dog occupies the eleventh position in the chinese zodiac. You are a “Dog chinese zodiac animal” if you are born in one of these years: 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018.



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Chinese Horoscope 2018 – Lunar New Year of the Earth Dog