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Day of Vesak, 24 May 2013

un.org — "Vesak", the Day of the Full Moon in the month of May, is the most sacred day to millions of Buddhists around the world. It was on the Day of Vesak two and a half millennia ago, in the year 623 B.C., that the Buddha was born.

Smashbox creates 'Bling Ring' cosmetics kit

latimes.com — Smashbox Cosmetics' "The Bling Ring" Kit, at left, $48, was inspired by the cast of the film: Taissa Farmiga, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Katie Chang and Claire Julien. (Smashbox Cosmetics; Merrick Morton) It's not quite Smashbox meets smash-and-grab, but the cosmetics brand has partnered with makers of "The Bling Ring" for a makeup kit inspired by the fashion-focused heist flick.

Meet the 'Broquet,' the new go-to gift of manly merchandise

latimes.com — Just in time for Father's Day , flower deliveries and edible arrangements have met their manly match in Broquet (pronounced bro-kay) a new company that will deliver a curated bucket of grilling tools, a cigar box of shaving products or a first-aid kit full of hangover helpers to dad's -- or any dude's -- doorstep.

Designer Daniella Helayel out at Issa London

latimes.com — Issa London designer Daniella Helayel, who created the highly publicized blue dress worn by Kate Middleton on the occasion of her engagement announcement, is leaving the label she founded, the company announced Thursday. She will be succeeded by Blue Farrier.

Introducing Beardvertising: Tiny Billboards That Clip on to Your Beard

adweek.com — I'm not sure which is more disturbing-the hirsute images that adorn the Beardvertising site from Kentucky ad agency Cornett-IMS, or creative Whit Hiler's use of the work "mancessory" to describe such facial hair.

GIF creator settles it, says it's pronounced like the peanut butter

latimes.com — If you were among the group of people who said a GIF, the popular animated images file, is pronounced like the word "Jif," then give yourself a pat on the back -- you were right.

Don Draper and Michael Bluth Are the Same Person -- Vulture

vulture.com — Recognize Brandon Killham? Perhaps not. You might, however, see something familiar if you picture his face through a blurry lens, shrouded in the cliché of a flashback. That's because Killham has already made an impressive career playing the younger selves of quite a few of TV's leading men.