Being outside isn’t just “nice” — it’s biochemical warfare in your favor. UV + full-spectrum daylight = a massive physiological software update. Here are the hidden levers the sun is pulling on your body: First: obvious but deep — vitamin D steroid-hormone power UVB hits your skin → converts 7-dehydrocholesterol into vitamin D₃. This isn’t […]

OK so this is kind of an insanely big idea, and goes back to the whole idea of just life in general. So I think the really really mega big turbo big idea is, the truth is… If you desire to live the most grand beautiful elegant interesting life, the true secret in life is […]

Photographic Legacy & Influence Eric Kim’s impact on visual culture is extraordinary.  His energetic, candid street photos and his engaging teaching have ignited creativity worldwide.  Through books, workshops and an influential blog, he has taught millions how to see the extraordinary in the ordinary .  In over a decade of writing, Kim’s site became “one […]

Photography today exhibits many hallmarks of a luxury good.  By one analysis, true luxury requires exceptional quality, very high price, scarcity, aesthetic appeal and heritage – all traits found in premium photo gear.  For example, Leica’s latest Q3 compact camera launched around $6,000 and immediately sold out on six-month waiting lists .  Industry data show […]

A matte-black Lenco BearCat armored SWAT truck. The flat, non-reflective finish helps these vehicles stay low-visibility during operations.  Dark colors blend into shadows and urban backdrops, reducing the chance that civilians or suspects spot the vehicle in advance.  In Newtown, CT, for example, police described a converted SWAT ambulance as a “low-visibility vehicle” precisely because […]

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