Rope dart or rope javelin (simplified Chinese: 绳镖; traditional Chinese: 繩鏢; pinyin: shéng biāo), also known as Jōhyō in Japanese, is one of the flexible weapons in Chinese martial arts. Other weapons in this family include the meteor hammer, flying claws, Fei Tou flying weight, and chain whip. Although the flexible weapons share similar movements, each weapon has its own specific techniques. The rope dart is a long rope (usually 3–5 metres or 10–16…
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BeTRITON : ready for outdoor enthusiasts!
BeTRITON (buy) SPIRIT OF EXTRAORDINARY 100% Electric Recreational Vehicle – Revolution In Sustainable Outdoor Travel BeTRITON (formerly known as Z-Triton) is an amphibious camper-trike that offers you the freedom to travel both over land and water. Perfect for either long-distance adventures or recreation – a weekend getaway deep in nature. Sleeps / rides 2 people Electric boat motor with steering…
Read MoreCeremonial Moment of Silence & Splash | Joan Means Khabele 4/9 @BSP
Denied a class trip to Barton Springs, Joan Khabele protested the exclusion of African Americans. She describes the measures she and others took to desegregate the iconic Austin landmark.
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Read MoreAustin: Now hiring hundreds of lifeguards with a $500 Summer Completion bonus!
Now hiring hundreds of lifeguards with a $500 Summer Completion bonus for all temporary lifeguard staff who are (1) fully trained and working June 1 through August 15 and (2) working 3 shifts per week (unless otherwise approved). Welcome to the Aquatic Division, part of the Austin Parks and Recreation Department. The Aquatic Division operates 45 public aquatic facilities, which includes 7 Regional pools, 3…
Read MoreThe DALLAS Arts District is Open!
March 2022 Events Sightings: Olivia Block Now – April 24 | Paid In-Person EventNasher Sculpture CenterExperience Olivia Block’s new sound installation titled The Speed of Sound in Infinite Copper made from recordings of Harry Bertoia’s soundings sculptures. PURCHASE TICKETS Arts & Letters Live: We Are Not Like Them March 1 | Paid In-Person EventDallas Museum of ArtCo-authors Christine Pride an Jo Piazza…
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Bowhead designs for everyBODY, we can take you places you’ve never been, or back to places you yearn to reach again. Adaptive and non-adaptive options available. Bikes are off-road use only // Wheelchairs coming soon https://www.bowheadcorp.com/ How Christian Bagg developed an adaptive bicycle for paraplegics and found that his life would radically change as well as theirs : VIDEO EMAILS:…
Read Morethe Human Project by Artstrada magazine
Exoskeletons are certainly not new to the human race. Nor are environmental protections provided by suits or attire that humans wear in everyday functions of society. Deep Sea Divers, Nuclear reactors, Chemical spill cleanups.. Military warfare. But what has not been done, is the fusing of all the systems and knowledge and wisdom of all of these technologies and ideas…
Read MoreLive Nation bought Stubb’s BBQ and will start improving the downtown restaurant and music venue
An Austin-based entertainment promotion company Live Nation bought Stubb’s BBQ and will start improving the downtown restaurant and music venue. C3 Presents and Live Nation not only bought Stubb’s, located at East 8th Street and Red River Street, but also the entire city block just west of Interstate 35. C3 said it has been in charge of booking shows at…
Read MoreBurning Flipside TX : May 26–30, 2022: Apache Pass River Theatre
Burning Flipside will be held over Memorial Day Weekend, May 26–30, 2022, near the campgrounds of Apache Pass River Theatre, on the private grounds north of the San Gabriel River, just outside the town of San Gabriel, TX. BURNING FLIPSIDE SURVIVAL GUIDE Top stories Ticket Requests Open / Make art happen! posted Feb 15th, 2022 Ticket Requests Open / Make art…
Read MoreMeow Wolf is bringing an ‘interdimensional portal’ to Austin for SXSW 2022
Meow Wolf is Coming to SXSW 2022 Meow Wolf is partnering up with Spatial to bring a pop-up installation to SXSW in Austin, Texas! “ So we found a portal to Texas. You know what that means? Meow Wolf is coming to SXSW in collaboration with Spatial! Our partner Spatial will take visitors on an enthralling adventure with a whole…
Read MoreThe Holocaust Through the Eyes of a Maus (Art Spiegelman)
What can a comic book artist tell us about the Holocaust? Upon Reflection host Marcia Alvar speaks with Art Spiegelman, Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the graphic novels “Maus: A Survivor’s Tale” and “Maus II.” In this 1991 video from the University of Washington, Speigelman ruminates about his own parents’ survival in the Holocaust and how he developed a better sense of their generation through story depiction. The tiny pictures of Maus use anthropomorphic characters to relate the war between German and Jew or “cat and mouse.”
Read MoreThierry Mugler French Fashion ICON has died
Manfred Thierry Mugler (French pronunciation: [manfʁɛd tjɛʁi myɡlɛʁ]; 21 December 1948 – 23 January 2022) was a French fashion designer, creative director and creative adviser of Mugler. In the 1970s, Mugler launched his eponymous fashion house; and quickly rose to prominence in the following decades for his avant-garde, architectural, hyperfeminine and theatrical approach to haute couture.[1][2] He was one of the first designers to champion…
Read MoreCIRCOLOCOIBIZA FEB 25 @CONCOURSE PROJECT
Who’s ready to go loco with us and @circolocoibiza on Feb 25th? Don’t miss @marcocarola + @MichaelBibi1 + @GuyGerber + @ChloeCaillet 10pm – 5am – tickets on sale Thursday Jan 27th at 12pm ct. http://concourseproject.com The Concourse Project is an indoor-outdoor music and special event venue in Austin, TX located by the south terminal of the airport. Come experience the…
Read MoreTiësto TRIP: experience | March 31st — April 3rd, 2022 | Cancún, MX | 18+
March 31st — April 3rd, 2022 | Cancún, MX | 18+ Learn more An International Tiësto experience that explores the local region sonically and culturally. from $639 Secure your spot for $100 An International Tiësto experience that explores the local region sonically and culturally* Must be 18+ at time of travel – No entry at hotel or venues allowed without…
Read More25 verde is a sustainable building in Italy with over 200 trees
25 verde is a sustainable building in Italy with over 200 trees, using geothermal energy for heating and rainwater for the plants. First conceived in 2007 it is a scheme that, despite its playfulness, shows a rigour that is still hard to come by when architecture and plants meet. Not only does it embrace the many pragmatic benefits of incorporating…
Read MoreSean Stephenson : AMAZING HUMAN
Sean Clinch Stephenson (May 5, 1979 – August 28, 2019) was an American therapist, self-help author and motivational speaker.[1] Because he was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, Stephenson stood three feet tall, had fragile bones, and used a wheelchair.[2] Stephenson began delivering motivational speeches at the age of 17.[2] With the assistance of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, in 1998 Stephenson met his motivational speaking hero, Tony Robbins. Robbins became his mentor and…
Read MoreWhen We Were Young Fest | Oct 22nd 2022 @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds
When We Were Young @WWWYFest An Epic Lineup of Emo & Rock Bands from the past two decades on October 22nd 2022 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. SIGN UP FOR THE PRESALE CODE NOW! TICKETS STARTING AT $19.99 DOWN. PRESALE BEGINS FRIDAY, JANUARY 21ST @10AM PST. from website: Festival Location Las Vegas Festival Grounds 311 W Sahara Avenue Las…
Read MoreValieva breaks her own record with incredible short program
Kamila Valeryevna Valieva (Russian: Камила Валерьевна Валиева;[1] born 26 April 2006) is a Russian figure skater. She is the 2022 European champion, the 2021 Rostelecom Cup champion, the 2021 Skate Canada International champion, and the 2022 Russian national champion. Valieva is the current world record holder for the women’s short program, free skating and total scores. She has set nine world records during her career. She is the first woman skater to break the…
Read MoreRainy Night Paris Cafe Ambience with Smooth Jazz and Rain Sounds
PARIS: Enjoy this rainy night Paris Cafe Ambience with relaxing smooth jazz music, light rain sounds, and gentle ambient cafe chatter. It’s a rainy spring evening and the streets of Paris, France are glowing with magic and romance. Your seat in a cozy french cafe terrace is the perfect place to soak in the beauty of the city along with…
Read MoreMAGICAL HARRY POTTER TREEHOUSE! NC
Welcome to Wizard’s Hollow at Treehouses of Serenity! Located near Asheville, North Carolina, this is a magical Harry Potter inspired treehouse! Coming in at about 600sqft, this is a 2-story tiny home treehouse that is chock-full of endless Harry Potter goodies! From a sliding bookshelf that leads to a hidden room to floating candles, owls, and broomsticks- if you’re a…
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