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Photoshop Tutorial Rap

Karri Wells — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:16:11 +0000

If only all education was this entertaining. This is actually pretty informative. I think they should make this a series.

(via College Humor)

Dr. Martens Celebrates 50 Years With The DM50 Cover Album

Karri Wells — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:16:45 +0000

I got my first pair of Dr. Martens when I was in 6th grade. It was a really big deal, because they were like $100 – and I bought them with my own money. They made my feet look enormous, because at the time I was nothing but elbows and feet, but I wore them with pride. When I first heard about the DM50 project I started thinking about the kind of music I associated with Dr. Martens, and of course my mind wandered back to the halls of my middle school. During that ‘phase’ I was really into Meatloaf. Luckily, you won’t find a cover of “I Would Do Anything For Love” on this album.

To celebrate their 50th anniversary Dr. Martens produced an album to represent the spirit of the people who’ve worn Dr. Martens over the years. They asked ten artists to record covers of classic songs, then ten directors produced videos to accompany the tracks. All of the songs can be downloaded FOR FREE over at 50.drmartens.com.

Participating Artists Include:

My favorite so far is the Ravonettes cover of The Stone Roses “I Wanna Be Adored“.

Jedward – Ice Ice Baby (featuring Vanilla Ice)

Karri Wells — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:02:57 +0000

The song that will never die is back again. Irish duo Jedward puts it’s spin on Vanilla Ice‘s Ice Ice Baby, and Queen‘s Under Pressure. The video even features an appearance by Mr. Ice himself. Anyone else feel like they are watching an F-ed up version of Glee?

(Via @bpwane)

The Periodic Table of Elements In A Song

Karri Wells — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:40:44 +0000

The most useful song you will ever learn, The Elements – Sung by Tom Lehrer. I wish this would’ve been around when I was in chemistry. It would’ve made my life so much easier.

Alexa Chung Hangin in Williamburg

Karri Wells — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:37:46 +0000

A.) I totally love Alexa Chung. She seems like she’d be a lot of fun to hang out with.

B.) This whole thing was shot around and near my ‘hood. As you can see, there are a lot of sweet vintage shops around here.

Great advice on vintage, “smell it, and don’t not wash it.”

John Legend & The Roots Cover Arcade Fire’s Wake Up

Karri Wells — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 19:20:39 +0000

So beautiful! One of the best covers I’ve heard in a while. The best part is that you can totally download it for free over at Tale of the Tape. Yeaaayaah!

This performance is from a show back in September at Terminal 5 in New York.

(via Tale of the Tape)

Fun For People Who Don’t Hear Good

Karri Wells — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:49:12 +0000

As someone who is constantly hearing things wrong, I have a very deep appreciation for these. I should have listened to my mom when she told me to turn down the volume.

Listen closely, can you figure out what they are saying?

baconorbeercan.com

hairpieceorherpes.com

Here are some others that could be added to the list:

Horse or Herse?
Door or Drawer?
Roof or Rough?

What others can you think of?

Will Ferrell & Dave Grohl cover “Leather and Lace”

Karri Wells — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:15:17 +0000

Will Ferrell and Foo Fighter’s Dave Grohl cover Stevie Nicks’ “Leather and Lace”. Not exactly a musical masterpiece, but entertaining nonetheless.

Discovered via Miss (@lindsayjean11)

Acorn Squash Stuffed With Quinoa, Cranberries and Mushrooms

Karri Wells — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:35:27 +0000

I’ve been looking for a good squash recipe for weeks. This is not only healthy, but tasty and really filling. Let me know what you think!

Ingredients

1 acorn squash
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup water
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces mushrooms, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
3 teaspoons dried sage
1 cup quinoa, rinsed

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise and place in a 8x8x2 inch glass pan. Drizzle with olive oil and cover with tin foil. Bake in oven for 45 minutes.

Combine cranberries and water in a small bowl. Set aside.

Meanwhile, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add quinoa and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until seeds are translucent.

In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and add mushrooms, onion and sage. Saute for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add cranberries and water, cook for another two minutes.

Combine quinoa and the mushroom, onion, and cranberry mixture. Spoon this into the squash halves and cook in oven for another 10 minutes at 425.

Salt and pepper to taste.

What I’m Thankful For

Karri Wells — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 19:48:45 +0000

In general I have a LOT to be thankful for. Here is a very random list of the things things I’m feeling especially thankful for this year.

Beets – My favorite root vegetable
Comfortable Shoes – Because nobody likes blisters
Kick ass family – For loving me no matter what
Headphones – To drown out the distractions
Strong Coffee – For getting me through rough mornings
Awesome friends – To enjoy all this madness with
Tights – To keep my legs warm
Fizzy Red Wine – To keep bellies warm
Sour Patch Kids – For being sour and sweet
Music – (Had to embellish on this one, see below)

Music I’m Thankful For

Led Zeppelin – Going to California

Wheetus – Teenage Dirtbag (This song changed my life, I’ll spare you the story)

Weezer – In The Garage

Dave Matthews – Lie In Our Graves

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros – Home

Frightened Rabbit – Old Old Fashioned

You Are My Sunshine