Amazing Cosplayer Portraits By Antti Karppinen

Fan cons often become known for the caliber of cosplayers who attend the convention, and thereby receive more online press when talented cosplayers attend because people love a good picture.

The Cardiff Film and Comic Con is the latest fan con to rise in popularity, mostly due to the fact that a strong contingent of cosplayers have been capturing the attention of cosplay enthusiasts around the world.

This series of amazing portraits by Antti Karppinen serves as a showcase for the talented cosplayers who attended the Cardiff Con, showing off their incredibly detailed costumes without all the background noise.

The cosplayers at Cardiff Con are fully committed to their roles, and without a sea of convention attendees in the background it's much easier to see all the little details they've put into their costumes.

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Amazing Cosplayer Portraits By Antti Karppinen

The Laundry Cycle Will Clean Up Your Exercise Routine

We can all use a little more exercise (well, most of us at least), but as long as we're all going to be doing laundry, why not get a good workout at the same time? With the Bike Washing Machine, you can!

Aside from the obvious health benefits, the Bike Washing Machine also helps save electricity -meaning you're not only getting in shape, but also helping the earth. The downside is that the design is still in the concept stage, so you won't be able to get one any time soon, but with something this promising, we can only hope it will be available in a short amount of time.

The Laundry Cycle Will Clean Up Your Exercise Routine

From Poppie to Newman to Bania: Jerry's Enemies on Seinfeld, Ranked

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You knew it whenever Jerry would grimace and take on a gravelly tone as he uttered their names. They made Kramer twitch more than usual in repulsion, and George's pitch and decibel level raised with his anxiety. They were the Seinfeld "villains." Each threatened Jerry and his pals in different ways, each formidable. This article ranks their picks as to the top Seinfeld enemies. Do you agree? Speak up in the comments. But for now, be very afraid of one of my favorites: Philip Baker Hall as Lt. Joe Bookman, L.C. (Library Cop).

From Poppie to Newman to Bania: Jerry's Enemies on Seinfeld, Ranked

Inside America's Massive, Messy Evacuation From Saigon

On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended when the People’s Army of Vietnam captured Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam (now named Ho Chi Minh City). The Fall of Saigon forty years ago today was preceded by a frantic week of mass evacuation of Americans, Vietnamese who had worked for the government or the Americans, relatives, orphans, and refugees of all kinds.

One hundred and thirty thousand Vietnamese left South Vietnam that April, ten times the number that the State Department had planned for. In the final phase alone, in just over 14 hours’ time, Marine helicopters lifted out almost 8,000 U.S. military personnel, South Vietnamese, and their dependents—about 5,600 from Tan Son Nhut airport, another 2,206 from the roof and courtyard of the U.S. embassy in Saigon, and dozens more from other locations.

That’s a lot of people, but those numbers were dwarfed by those who wanted to leave but couldn’t. U.S. officials argued over whether Vietnamese dependents of Americans would be included in the evacuation, because they would refuse to leave without their families. Meanwhile, millions of at-risk South Vietnamese citizens scrambled to arrange any way out they could. By waiting until the last minute, the evacuation became a move of desperation. Read an account of that final week at New Republic. -via Digg

(Image credit: Dirck Halstead/U.S. Marine Corps)

See also:

Journalists from Time magazine share their memories of the Fall of Saigon (with video).

Chopper pilots recall the evacuation (with video).

Thoughts on the anniversary from Vietnam today.

Inside America's Massive, Messy Evacuation From Saigon

The Golfboard is a Combination Skateboard and Golf Cart

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The goal of this invention is to make a round of golf faster. Instead of 5 hours on the course, according to the manufacturers, the Golfboard reduces a round to under 4 hours. It’s a 4-wheel drive vehicle that moves up to 10 MPH. It has room for a set of clubs and one rider, who steers it by leaning. The deck is similar to that of a skateboard, so riding it is akin to riding a motorized skateboard. The 11-inch wheels are designed to provide traction without tearing up greens.

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The Golfboard is a Combination Skateboard and Golf Cart

Show Off Your Wild Side With These Animal Themed T-Shirts (And Win One Too!)

The natural world is an endless source of inspiration for artists, and when it comes to showing your love of animals there's no better way than by wearing clothing sporting designs created by your fellow critter loving artists.

If you're an animal lover then you'll love the simply purr-fect selection of animal themed t-shirts available in the NeatoShop!

And if you find a particular design to be the cats meow but can't seem to pony up the cash simply scroll down to the bottom of the post for your chance to win a NeatoShop tee!

Our love of animals generally starts at an early age

Hungry Hungry Turtles by Manikx

We see cute little critters and simply can't resist the cuteness

Seal Of Approval by Louisros

And even when we're all grown up and too macho and mature to admit we like cute there's still something appealing about adorable animals

Skulls Are For Pussies by Harebrained Design

As we grow older we learn to appreciate the awesome powers animals possess

Thunder Dog by Miski

We better appreciate their primal nature

TIGER BLOODY ROAR Black Version by Berserk7

And admire the inherent strength that lies in their beastly bodies

Care For A Real Life Bear? by Theduc

Meanwhile, most animals don't really seem to understand humans at all

Animals... by Alberto Arni

They don't understand how we can live such fast paced lives

Busy As A Bee by Thomas Orrow

Nor why we indiscriminately hunt animals simply for amusement

Triceratops by eltronco

Because although animals are often at odds with one another

Masters Of The Wild by Matt Fontaine

They don't kill each other without a good reason

Original Snakes On A Plain by Mudge

Therefore, animals are more civilized than humans

Dapper Alpaca by Alex Boake Illustration

They have an inherent sense of style

PandaLion by Anthony Moreno

And always feel comfortable in their own skin

Zero Followers by Delinquent

They don't struggle to stay in shape like humans do

Pandalympics by Wirdou

They don't worry about what other animals think of their behavior

Adventure Time In Dreamland by Dann Matthews

They just enjoy their furry little lives while they can

Whale Of A Bath Time! by ivejustquitsmoking

For some animals are more delicious than others

The Pig by robotrobotROBOT

And therefore make appealing targets for apex predators

THE LOIN KING by BeastPop

But that's just part of the circle of life

LIFE by Wirdou

There is a delicate balance that must be preserved in the natural world

Into The Wild by Filiskun

And all animals have a part to play in their ecosystem

Jungle Hide-And-Seek by Elinakious

We owe it to ourselves, as fellow animals, to give a crap about our fuzzy cousins

Bad Day by Triagus

Because they're the kind of cousins that are a real blast to hang out with

Ceiling Doge by Jimiyo

The cousins who keep us on our toes

Fire Ferret by Dooomcat

And always make us smile

Studio Kitty by Kannaya

We're guests in their wild world

Jungle Moon by daletheskater

And even though we don't fully understand our critter cousins

Poohlar Bear Dog And Friends by Prime Premne

Even though some animals may seem a bit scary

Animal Instinct by Trheewood

They'll watch over us as long as we return the favor.

Nightowl by Thomas Orrow

Animal lovers and geeks of all kind should head to the NeatoShop for their torso covers, because the NeatoShop has a shirt for every kind of critter!

All sales from the NeatoShop support the wild and wooly indie artists from around the world who drive us ape with their amazing t-shirt designs. So swing on over to the NeatoShop and cover your hairless ape torso in style!

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Show Off Your Wild Side With These Animal Themed T-Shirts (And Win One Too!)

Girl, You Don't Need Makeup

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Boy bands sing about love and perfection because that’s what girls like to hear. Amy Schumer parodies that trope when the boys sing “Girl, You Don't Need Makeup,” which is all sweet  and lovely until she takes her makeup off. Then they rethink their lyrics in a hurry! It’s funny, while at the same time it comments on one more way young women develop anxiety about their appearance. -via Viral Viral Videos

Girl, You Don't Need Makeup