Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Bora Bora OneSet on a small private islet just off the main...

















Bora Bora One

Set on a small private islet just off the main island, Bora Bora One is a spellbinding mix of scenic tropical beauty and impeccable service.

Surrounded by acres of exotic gardens and the bright turquoise waters of the Pacific, the plantation-style structure consists of five independent suites, each with its own distinct personality and unique, elegant design.

A variety of dining experiences await at the property, including relaxed beachfront or poolside lunches as well as gourmet dinners accompanied by the best French wines.

Other 5-star amenities at Bora Bora One include a private beach, a stunning marbled swimming pool, and the latest technology features.

Street artist: David Walker London-based artist, David Walker...


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker


Street artist: David Walker

Street artist: David Walker

 London-based artist, David Walker creates color-saturated colors using spray paints. Since working on street art, he has built a very strong fan base worldwide. Some of the locations include New York, Hong Kong, Bali, Lisbon, Berlin, and many others. He was first finding inspiration within the pictures from the Internet and magazines. Nowadays, however, his art became unconscious.

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59 Parks Prints Series: A Collection of Amazing Artists Celebrating the 59 National Parks

Two things that make me really happy-National Parks and silk-screened art prints-are finding themselves coming together in a beautiful print series put out by The National Poster Retrospecticus as part of the 59 Park Print Series, which celebrates the beauty and amazingness of the 59 National Parks that the US is home to.

The series will feature 18″x24″ art prints for each of the 59 National Parks, while some parks will also feature variants prints and/or 24"x32" posters in addition. The series already has put out prints for 11 parks, all of which are truly beautiful prints. Additionally, there’s some really talented artists that are contributing to the 59 Park Series. Artists and designers such as John Vogl, Matt Taylor, Thomas Danthony, DKNG, Daniel Danger, Eric Nyffeler, Justin Santora, Dan McCarthy, Telegramme Paper Co., Two Arms Inc., and Brave the Woods have already contributed to the series, and I’m sure many more excellent artists and designers will also contribute to the series moving forward.

As an added bonus, 5% of revenue generated from the print series will be donated to The National Park Service, and the prints will also be archived by the Library of Congress. Awesome.

Head over to the 59 Parks Shop to pick up a print or some other really cool goodies.

Hotel Schwarzer AdlerWith its award-winning cuisine,...

















Hotel Schwarzer Adler

With its award-winning cuisine, state-of-the-art spa, and chic Tyrolean style, Hotel Schwarzer Adler is one of the most attractive hotels in Kitzbühel.

Blending traditional country style with deluxe contemporary amenities, its 88 rooms accommodate guests in elegant comfort, while the superior suites and modern designer studios come with additional extras such as private saunas, balconies, and Bang & Olufsen multimedia centers.

The hotel’s superb wellness facilities include the largest rooftop pool in the Alps, a modern fitness center, and the striking wood and glass Black Spa, complete with Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, indoor pool, and beauty center.

The award-winning restaurant “Neuwirt” onsite provides guests with an unforgettable à la carte gourmet experience.

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Stay Healthy: This Man Stretched 10 Minutes a Day For a Month, And He Became A Lot More Energetic Since Then

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If you suffer from body pain recurrently (like back pain), or feel that your whole body muscle is very tight and stiff, it’s time to stretch and relieve it within 10 minutes.

Why did I start stretching?

Like most guys, I hated stretching. Why waste time sitting around when I could be out running?

It hurts to learn that I was wrong—throbbed like hell, actually. I hurt my hip doing a leg workout and going running the same day, and had to shut down.

I called Doug Kechijian, D.P.T., of Resilient Performance Physical Therapy in New York City. A stretching expert, he told me that everyone has imbalances and mobility restrictions. We sit too much and don’t put our bodies into enough different positions.

His prescription? Ten minutes a day of mobility moves.

They felt more like kung fu than calisthenics. Take the modified pigeon stretch.

“Most people stand with their hips shifted to the right, which causes their left hip to tighten up,” Kechijian says.

This pose helps redistribute that weight.

As I sank into it, the painful area in my hip felt like it was being pulled apart—in a good way.

Other moves seemed meant for contortionists. Instead of reps, each was done for a series of extremely deep breaths, a signal for your body to release muscle tightness.

So I started and here’s what happened

I felt relief after the first day, so I kept the circuit up. On gym days it was my warmup. On rest days, I did it in the office or at home in front of the TV. I ignored the odd looks from my coworkers and girlfriend, who dubbed Kechijian “the witch doctor.”

It was totally worth it. Within a month my pain was a memory.

If you’re still not convinced, these 4 things will happen if you stretch every day

You’ll be bright-eyed and raring to go—even at 3 PM.

If you’re totally spent by midafternoon, a stretch break will invigorate you in less time than it would take for a barista to whip up your usual mocha venti skim latte. Just a few minutes of stretching increases blood flow through your entire body—including your brain, says Jennifer Warthan, a certified personal trainer in Surry, VA. “It wakes you up and helps you feel less sluggish.”

You’ll stress less.

Are your shoulders practically touching your ears? Is your back in knots? Stretching can help tame tension both physically and mentally, as it relieves tight muscles while tricking you into feeling more relaxed. (Try this 60-second fix for a sore neck.) Just don’t overdo it, especially if you’re wound pretty tight: “Stretching should never be forced,” Drass says. “You should be able to relax into a stretch. If you’re in pain, you’re doing it wrong.”

You’ll move around more easily and with less pain.

Regular stretching can relieve stiff muscles and creaky joints, but to reap those benefits, it’s important to stretch the correct way. “Avoid the static stretch, or ‘stretch and hold,'” says Michael Ross, MD, medical director for Rothman Institute Performance Lab. “Focus on mobility by doing range-of-motion exercises and soft tissue work with foam rollers.” Range-of-motion exercises include shoulder shrugs, wrist bends, and knee lifts—anything that keeps your muscles and joints moving through (you guessed it!) their full range of motion.

You might be less likely to injure yourself.

The scientific evidence on this one is iffy, but incorporating stretching into your warm-up—never try to stretch cold muscles—might help your body get ready for exercise as well as switch your brain into “workout mode,” says Charles Drass, a certified personal trainer in Marlton, NJ. “Stretching can’t totally eliminate injury, but it could certainly help from a mindset perspective” by getting you more focused so you’re less likely to make an ouch-inducing misstep. Try a few minutes of dynamic stretching, like arm circles and lunges, before you really get going.

Want to get mobilized? Try the stretching moves below. You need just 10 minutes. That’s not a tough stretch.

Here’s how to do it:

Perform each exercise every day for the prescribed time or number of reps. Do them before runs, and intermittently throughout your workday or while winding down on your rest days, says Doug Kechijian, D.P.T., who created this routine.

Couch Stretch

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Assume a half-kneeling position with your back knee close to a box or wall; your back shin should be roughly parallel to the box or wall. You may need to hold on to something at first. Hold the position for 1 to 2 minutes as you contract the stretched leg’s hamstring. Repeat with your other leg.

Modified Pigeon

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Get down on all fours and place a pillow or foam roller under your left knee. Lift your right knee and place it behind and to the left of your left calf. Rock your hips back and forth for 2 minutes. You should feel your left hip stretch. Switch sides and repeat.

Counterweight Deep Squat

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Grab two light dumbbells and place a foam roller between your thighs. Push your knees forward and then squat until your butt is just above the floor. (Use the lightest weight that allows you to achieve this position.) Try to round your spine by “tucking” your pelvis. From that position, take 5 long, deep breaths. Stand back up. That’s 1 rep. Do 3 to 5.

Lat Hang

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Hang from a pullup bar. Squeeze your glutes to slightly tilt your pelvis forward. Breathe in deeply. Breathe out as much air as you can—you should feel your lats stretch. Take 5 deep breaths. That’s 1 rep. Do 3 to 5.

Michael Easter is the Fitness Editor of Men’s Health. The article This Man Stretched 10 Minutes a Day For a Month. Here’s What Happened originally appeared on Men’s Health

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Amazing Body Art by Trina MerryNew York artist Trina Merry is...





















Amazing Body Art by Trina Merry

New York artist Trina Merry is best known for her unique style that blends body art with photography. By matching the painted body to a physical landscape or sculpting multiple bodies into a singular op art shape, she blurs the line of reality for both the viewer and the subject. Merry incorporates a “guerrilla-style” approach, which has been featured in numerous publications, including Time, The New York Times, and Forbes, among much more.

Painting on the body creates a special connection to a person that other visual art forms have trouble accomplishing; it’s a distinctly human experience - she said

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