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2010.jpg (JPEG Image, 450x297 pixels) Books that will induce a. Here is the list of books that will officially induce mindfucks, sorted alphabetically by author. Those authors in bold have been recommended by one or more people as being generally mindfucking - any books listed under their names are particularly odd. You're welcome to /msg me to make an addition to this list. And finally, although he's way down at the bottom, my personal recommendation is definitely Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, as it turns the ultimate mindfuck: inverting the world-view of our entire culture, and it is non-fiction.
20 Life Lessons A Wise Man Would Share. Img-thing (JPEG Image, 300x300 pixels) Mantra from the Dalai Lama. Oh No, This Is Gonna… Ah « Cool Pictures. The Best English-Language Fiction of the Twentieth Century - By Rank. Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus have a sword fight ~ ExChristian.Net. The_object_of_liberal_training.jpg (JPEG Image, 627x1004 pixels) 25 Beautifully Illustrated Thought-Provoking Questions.
A question that makes you think is worth asking… At the cusp of a new day, week, month, or year, most of us take a little time to reflect on our lives by looking back over the past and ahead into the future. We ponder the successes, failures and standout events that are slowly scripting our life’s story. This process of self reflection helps us maintain a conscious awareness of where we’ve been and where we intend to go. It is pertinent to the organization and preservation of our dreams, goals and desires.
If you would like to maximize the benefits of self reflection, our new sister site, Thought Questions, is for you. Remember, these questions have no right or wrong answers. Here’s a sample of 25 recent thought questions posted on the site: Thought Questions is updated daily. Title photo by: Oberazzi For all other photo credits please refer to ThoughtQuestions.com Related 6 Questions that Will Save Your Relationships May 21, 2014 In "Life" 20 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Sunday. The Passionate Pilgrim. Almost Invisible Mirrored Tree House Built In Sweden.
Invisible TreeHouse? Really? They said it couldn't be done. When we first wrote about the almost invisible treehouse to be built in Sweden by Tham & Videgard, 899 commenters thought it was AutoCad eye candy, impossible to build and death for birds. But they built it, one of six units in a "Treehotel" opening this weekend 40 miles south of the Arctic Circle in Sweden. The four meter glass cube looks as spectacular in reality as it did in the rendering. Kent Lindvall, co-owner of the TreeHotel, says: Everything will reflect in this - the trees, the birds, the clouds, the sun, everything.
And what about the birds? The units are constructed from sustainably harvested wood and have electric radiant floor heating and "a state-of-the-art eco-friendly incineration toilet" (I have owned an incinerating toilet and they are anything but eco-friendly, using a huge amount of electricity, creating noise and a pall of burned poop smell when the wind isn't blowing. Where do I sign? Adidas Marathon 2006 on the Behance Network. The walk. By A Thomas Hawkins - Hello Poetry. 23 Websites that Make Your Writing Stronger. We are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master. ~Ernest Hemingway How strong is your writing?
No matter how good you think it is, there’s always room for improvement. In most cases, plenty of room. (***By the way, have you seen this amazing online creative writing course, “Story Is a State of Mind,” created by Giller finalist Sarah Selecky? Want to strengthen your story, empower your performance, and beef up on the publishing business? Here are 23 sites (in no particular order) I look to for daily inspiration and advice: PS If you find this list useful, please share it on Twitter, Facebook or StumbleUpon – I’d really appreciate it! 4) Query Shark A query critique site you don’t want to miss. 5) Men with Pens Fantastic articles on copywriting and freelancing. 6) Ask Allison Writing and publishing Q&A by novelist Allison Winn Scotch. 10) Pub Rants Self-proclaimed “very nice literary agent,” Kristin Nelson, rants about writing and publishing.
How You Can Spot A Republican: A Joke. The man consulted his portable GPS and replied, "You're in a hot air balloon, approximately 30 feet above ground elevation of 2,346 feet above sea level. You are at 31 degrees, 14.97 minutes north latitude and 100 degrees, 49.09 minutes west longitude. "She rolled her eyes and said, "You must be an Obama Democrat. " "I am," replied the man. "How did you know? " "Well," answered the balloonist, "everything you told me is technically correct. The man smiled and responded, "You must be a Republican. " "I am," replied the balloonist.
"Well," said the man, "you don't know where you are or where you are going. Dweebo.jpg (JPEG Image, 450x389 pixels) Why Russians Don’t Get Depressed | Wired Science The saddest short story I’ve ever read is “The Overcoat,” by Gogol. (It starts out bleak and only gets bleaker.) The second saddest story is “Grief,” by Chekhov. (Nabokov famously said that Chekhov wrote “sad books for humorous people; that is, only a reader with a sense of humor can really appreciate their sadness.”)
And then, if I had to make a list of really depressing fiction, I’d probably put everything written by Dostoyevsky. Those narratives never end well. Notice a theme? One needs look no further than the local Russian newspaper or library to find evidence supporting this belief [that Russians are sad] – brooding and emotional suffering are common themes in Russian discourse. This cliche raises two questions. The first experiment was straightforward. At first glance, this data would seem like really bad news for Russian mental health.
According to Grossman and Kross, however, not all brooders and ruminators are created equal. What explains these cultural differences? PS. Typical Finnish Simplicity Celebrated in Villa Mecklin. Finns love to keep a cottage on the archipelago on the Baltic Sea where they can commune with nature during the long hours of “midnight sun” – as seen here. At the typically Finnish ‘Villa Mecklin’ designed by Helsinki firm Huttunen-Lipasti-Pakkanen Architects, a very uncontrived fire pit is covered over when not in use. (This girl is standing on the spot where the fire pit is.) Simple cottages dot the many islands within the archipelago reflecting an unpretentious Finnish design sensibility. The island setting is rocky with low vegetation and ground cover moss, grasses, heather and juniper bushes around. The untreated wood outside will just turn Grey naturally.
The entire living space is just under 800 square feet, with the kitchen at the far end of this room. Sleeping quarters for the family are in the central block behind the wall. The bedrooms and a bathroom are accessed by the short central passage connecting the back door straight through to the view out to sea. Life’s journey is not to… - Goodmorning & Goodnight. Learn the Martial Arts that inspired the Bending in Avatar. All of the amazing martial arts action sequences you see in Avatar The Last Airbender were based on real life ancient martial arts that are still practiced today.” A fun past-time for many Avatar fans is to learn these Martial Arts themselves, whether it’s through books / dvds / or if you are lucky enough to find a dojo that can teach you these skills on a more personal basis, we have compiled a list of all of the Martial Arts found in Avatar: The Last Airbender coupled with options you have to enable learn those skills, Practicing Martial Arts is a fantastic way to exercise, build strength, build agility, strengthen confidence, and most importantly have fun!
Waterbending – Inspired by Tai Chi Literally translated, Tai Chi Chuan means “Supreme Ultimate Fist”, and is practiced for Self Defense by turning opponents aggressive attacks against themselves. Learn Tai Chi / Waterbending Today! Click Here Earthbending -” Inspired by Hung Gar Click Here to Learn Earthbending / Hung Gar.
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Minimum Wage Machine (Work in Progress) (2008-2010) Custom electronics, change sorter, wood, plexiglas, motor, misc. hardware, pennies. (approx. 15 x 19 x 72 inches) The minimum wage machine allows anybody to work for minimum wage. Turning the crank will yield one penny every 4.97 seconds, for $7.25 an hour, or NY state minimum wage. A copy of the Minimum Wage Machine made in 2013 by students in FACT's Young People's Program, with help from the Freehand Group, Liverpool, UK. Chanelpaperbag.jpg (JPEG Image, 540x425 pixels) FOUND Magazine | Haiku 4 U.
Top 10 Town Planning Fails | Pig Jockey. Top 10 Town Planning Fails Posted By Ben Goulding, 5 March, 2010 | permalink Town planning is important to ensure a good economic and social environment for the community, but sometimes it goes wrong. Here are the top 10 town planning fails. Bike Lane Fail – Source Sidewalk Fail – Source Traffic Light Fail – Source Dangerous Bike Lane – Source Speed Limit Fail – Source School Bus Safety Fail – Source Speed cameras not too popular in this town – Source This playground is no place for kids – Source Enter or Exit? Sign Directions Fail – Source Related posts: Posted in: Entertainment Trackbacks & Pingbacks Pingback by Town Planning Fails « CONSPIRAPORN! Comments alois von esterházy March 5, 2010 The speed limit fail is actually no fail at all, a 30 km/h zone sign is quite different from a speed limit sign.
Blinkky March 6, 2010 That’s really fail…. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. Subscribe Subscribe via RSS Follow @pigjockey on Twitter Become a Fan on Facebook Subscribe Via Email Categories Tags. Chris Abani muses on humanity. John Lloyd inventories the invisible. Things People Said: Courtroom Quotations. The following quotations are taken from official court records across the nation, showing how funny and embarrassing it is that recorders operate at all times in courts of law, so that even the slightest inadvertence is preserved for posterity. Lawyer: "Was that the same nose you broke as a child?
"Witness: "I only have one, you know. " Lawyer: "Now, Mrs. Johnson, how was your first marriage terminated? " Accused, Defending His Own Case: "Did you get a good look at my face when I took your purse? " The defendant was found guilty and sentenced to ten years in jail. Lawyer: "What is your date of birth? " Lawyer: "Can you tell us what was stolen from your house? " Lawyer: "What gear were you in at the moment of the impact? " Lawyer: "Can you describe what the person who attacked you looked like?
" Lawyer: "This myasthenia gravis -- does it affect your memory at all? " Lawyer: "How old is your son, the one living with you? " Lawyer: "What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke that morning? "
WIkipedia. Awesome Above-Ground Outdoor Pool (10 pics) Pomegranate Ice Cream - Pretty Shiny Sparkly. Tiny gingerbread houses, a few variations. Earlier I made gingerbread houses meant to perch on the edge of a mug, but I wanted to work on a few more things. First, since these are meant to be eaten I wanted to cut down on the amount of royal icing. I still used it to assemble the houses, but to get sugar decorations to stick to the roofs I decided to use simple syrup. I heated one part water and one part sugar and let it bubble for a while on the stove just so it would thicken. After it was thoroughly cooled I put a dot on the roof and spread it around using a small brush I keep to use as a mini pastry brush. Then I sprinkled sanding sugar or nonpareils. Second, I added a chimney. I think it turned out very cute, though I found that the taller chimneys looked incongruous, so I’ll stick to very short chimneys.
Third I decided to see what whole happen if I moved the door shape, the part that fits over the mug, off to one side to allow more of the house to hang on the outside of the mug. Cobbler baked in jars. I made these for the Seattle Bake Sale for Share Our Strength organized by Frantic Foodie (thanks Keren!). I had so much fun making pies in jars that I figured this was the perfect opportunity to bake something else in jars. This time I used half-pint wide mouth jars, a nice size for a bake sale. (Half pint jars washed and drying.) I used the blueberry cobbler recipe from Baking Illustrated. (Look! These are great for bake sales because the packing is an eye catcher. The recipe, with notes on actually making it in jars, is below. Seriously, the cornmeal added to the biscuit batter makes all the difference here.
I call this mise en jars, I used the washed jars from the overflowing and sticky (but sooo worth it) test batch. For each batch I used a 10-ounce package of frozen wild blueberries and, for the sake of economy, filled out the rest with locally grown (and gorgeous) frozen blueberries that are sold in 48-ounce bags. The scent of these baked goods right here is amazing. 1. 2. 3. 4. Aspiral Clocks. Here comes the revolutionary concept Aspiral Clocks designed by Will Aspinall and Neil Lambeth. How does it work? The clock face ever so slowly spirals over the course of twelve hours, moving a rolling ball precisely around, telling the time as it goes. Brilliant! By the way, for all sorts of wonderful… free printable calendar templates. Who Said Taking the Train was Boring? Swinging on San Francisco's BART.
7 Ways to Get Rid of the Bed. For LifeEdited, Graham describes his sleeping requirements: The apartment should have at least a queen size bed, ideally raised off the floor. Or should the bed just go away? Like this article? See also: 10 More Ways To Get Rid Of The BedBuckminster Fuller said: "Our beds are empty two-thirds of the time.Our living rooms are empty seven-eighths of the time.Our office buildings are empty one-half of the time.It's time we gave this some thought. " While Bucky notes that beds are used for a third of the time, we are asleep for much of that. So why do we give them so much space? One thing that designers never talk about when they put in alcove or bunk beds is that they are hard to make; there is nothing easier than walking around a conventional bed at conventional height. Another Italian version of a loft bed that probably costs as much as buying a bedroom, but will help you make the most of small spaces, is the spectacular Tumidei line, which is full of interesting ideas.
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