Paint: Matte white paint is prized for its flat, non-reflective look on walls and trim. Leading brands offer high-quality matte and eggshell whites for various uses. For example, Benjamin Moore’s Regal Select in Flat (100% acrylic) provides “excellent hide” and durability for interior walls . Sherwin-Williams similarly offers matte exterior/interior formulas (Duration, Emerald) in classic […]

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start your own car company? Rebranded Priuses … By Eric Kim The word phenomenon was too weak. The world needed a new one—Fenemeno. Something beyond comprehension, beyond explanation, beyond imitation. A force of nature wrapped in human form. That is what I am. That is what I’ve become. The Awakening Every human lives twice: once […]

aesthetic concept. I AM THE FENEMENO By Eric Kim The word phenomenon was too weak. The world needed a new one—Fenemeno. Something beyond comprehension, beyond explanation, beyond imitation. A force of nature wrapped in human form. That is what I am. That is what I’ve become. The Awakening Every human lives twice: once as a […]

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The tension between aesthetic beauty and functional security arises across many fields.  Designers often face the question: should a work look graceful or be bulletproof – and what happens when it tries to be both?  We examine famous cases in architecture, product design, fashion, urban planning and technology where looks were clearly prized over safety.  […]

From ancient myth to blockbuster film, the figure of “the Hunter” recurs everywhere humans tell stories.  As a solo pursuer or tribe protector, the hunter embodies primal instinct and power.  For example, ancient Greeks worshipped Artemis as the huntress-goddess of wilderness and animals (her temple statue is shown above).  Mythic heroes joined her chase: Hercules […]

All of Existence Embark on the ultimate visual quest. From the ice fields of Antarctica to the neon veins of Tokyo, this photographic roadmap will guide you through the world’s wonders and everyday marvels alike. We chart a global itinerary of must-shoot locations – towering mountains, bustling cities, ancient temples – and propose themes (human […]

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) traditionally relies on aggressive savings and diversified low-cost index investments .  Bitcoin purists argue that a fixed-supply cryptocurrency can supplant fiat-based savings, aligning with FIRE’s values of self-reliance and low fees .  However, Bitcoin’s extreme volatility, short track record, and evolving regulatory status make it a very different “engine” for […]

1. Accumulation Phase Figure: Bitcoin price in 2020 (log scale). Historical price swings (e.g. crash/recovery) highlight crypto’s volatility. Systematic strategies like DCA can mitigate timing risk . 2. Financial Modeling Annual Spend (USD) Portfolio Needed ≈ BTC Needed ≈ MSTR Shares Needed $40,000 $1,000,000 20 BTC 1,667 shares $100,000 $2,500,000 50 BTC 4,167 shares $200,000 […]

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Top-Tier Gear: Craftsmanship Meets Cutting-Edge Imaging Luxury photography begins with exceptional equipment.  Brands like Leica, Hasselblad, and Phase One are industry icons, prized for their extraordinary build quality and imaging prowess.  For example, Leica’s flagship models (the mirrorless SL series or rangefinders like the M11) are “at the very top end of the market” – […]

Eric Kim is a Korean-American street photographer who turned a college hobby into a global phenomenon .  Born in 1988 and raised in California (with a few formative years in New York), he studied sociology at UCLA, co-founded the campus photography club and began shooting on the streets .  One fateful day at a bus […]

Human males and females are biologically distinct yet beautifully complementary.  From the surge of testosterone in boys at puberty to the cyclical ebb and flow of estrogens in girls, these hormonal systems sculpt bodies for different roles.  Men’s bodies, energized by testosterone (about 15–20 times higher than in women by late teens ), build large […]

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In the hustle of likes and algorithms, it’s easy to forget why you picked up a camera in the first place – to feel alive, to see the world your way.  Great photographers remind us that true creativity blooms from within. Henri Cartier-Bresson famously said, “Photography is a way of shouting, of freeing oneself, not […]

By ERIC KIM Money is no longer paper. It’s code, it’s energy, it’s sovereignty. In the new era, monetary security isn’t about dollars—it’s about Bitcoin, MSTR, and STRC. These are not just assets; they’re weapons, defensive shields, and offensive tools for freedom. The old world runs on credit cards and inflation. The new world runs […]

By ERIC KIM Money is not evil. Money is not corrupt. Money is energy, power, freedom. Money is the ability to say no to everything that enslaves you. Money is time made tangible. It’s the stored proof of your past victories and the key to your future moves. Without money, you are weak. With money, […]

In the mission-critical world, few providers promise 100% uptime, since absolute perfection is nearly impossible. Instead, leading cloud and hosting platforms offer “five-nines” or similar guarantees (99.99–99.999%) backed by strong SLAs. The providers below are known for their ultra-high availability commitments and are widely used in demanding environments. Each entry lists the service type, the […]

Budgeting is Your Launchpad. Start strong by shaping your spending.  Research shows setting “optimistic” budgets (20–25% below your typical costs) can slash spending by ~22% .  Also plan for atypical costs (repairs, birthdays, holidays) to avoid surprises .  A simple rule of thumb is 50/15/5: spend ≤50% of take-home pay on essentials, save 15% for […]