Pumpkin Face of Europe

Pumpkin face of Europe is a drawing of a face in a pumpkin shape of the Halloween style, in accordance with the complex map of the European continent.

There is a long tradition of political cartoons showing the geographic map in human appearance, to make a political statement of any kind.

European countries were the subject of this genre for many years, but it is quiet a new concept for the entire continent, and this original illustration was created following the establishment of the European Union.

The main characteristics of the pumpkin face can imply to the political characteristics of the European Union, and the state of neighboring countries that are not members of the EU.

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I Am Fishhead - Are Corporate Leaders Psychopaths

I Am Fishhead - Are Corporate Leaders Psychopaths

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I Am Fishead: Are Corporate Leaders Psychopaths?It is a well-known fact that our society is structured like a pyramid. The very few people at the top create conditions for the majority below. Who are these people? Can we blame them for the problems our society faces today? Guided by the saying "A fish rots from the head" we set out to follow that fishy odor. What we found out is that people at the top are more likely to be psychopaths than the rest of us.

Who, or what, is a psychopath? Unlike Hollywood's stereotypical image, they are not always blood-thirsty monsters from slasher movies. Actually, that nice lady who chatted you up on the subway this morning could be one. So could your elementary school teacher, your grinning boss, or even your loving boyfriend.

The medical definition is simple: A psychopath is a person who lacks empathy and conscience, the quality which guides us when we choose between good and evil, moral or not. Most of us are conditioned to do good things. Psychopaths are not. Their impact on society is staggering, yet altogether psychopaths barely make up one percent of the population.

Through interviews with renowned psychologist Professor Philip Zimbardo, leading expert on psychopathy Professor Robert Hare, former President of Czech Republic and playwright Vaclav Havel, authors Gary Greenberg and Christopher Lane, professor Nicholas Christakis, among numerous other thinkers, we have delved into the world of psychopaths and heroes and revealed shocking implications for us and our society.

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Von Dutch volkswagen motorcycle

On "American Pickers" , Mike Wolfe was stoked to discover what he called "one of my holy grails" -- the Von Dutch XAVW motorcycle.

Created in 1966, the bike was a combination of Harley-Davidson XA frame and a Volkswagen engine, and its whereabouts were unknown for years. "Everyone in the freaking world wants to know where this bike is," said Mike.

Luckily for him the owner was willing to part with the bike so Mike bought himself a piece of history for $21,000.

Mike made a deal to lend the bike to the National Motorcycle Museum for display. The museum has lots of bikes and memorabilia on loan which keeps things there changing, always new.

You can head over to Anamosa, Iowa any day and sit down right beside the bike, study it and consider all the thought and the work Von Dutch put into it.

It appears he had to stretch the frame, make it wider to get the VW engine to drop in.
Amazingly a lot of other pieces lined up well as he mated the engine to the XA clutch and trans.
He even made the kickstarter work.
Forks are early 50′s Moto Guzzi and the seat may be as well.

Visually the components all fit together really well, even the form of the Guzzi fenders connects well with the mid-sixties Honda CB450 gas tank, especially with Von Dutch’s two tone paint and striping.
Even the VW badge fits well artistically.

Anyone who has done work like this knows the challenges. Looks easy, maybe, but this was a lot of work and the outcome must have made Von Dutch grin.