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28 Magical Beauty Products That Are Pure Genius. 16 Words Tumblr Would Like To Add To The Dictionary. The Stereotypes About Math That Hold Americans Back - Jo Boaler. Speed doesn't matter, and there's no such thing as a "math person. " How the Common Core's approach to the discipline could correct these misperceptions. Mathematics education in the United States is broken. Open any newspaper and stories of math failure shout from the pages: low international rankings, widespread innumeracy in the general population, declines in math majors. Here’s the most shocking statistic I have read in recent years: 60 percent of the 13 million two-year college students in the U.S. are currently placed into remedial math courses; 75 percent of them fail or drop the courses and leave college with no degree. We need to change the way we teach math in the U.S., and it is for this reason that I support the move to Common Core mathematics.

The new curriculum standards that are currently being rolled out in 45 states do not incorporate all the changes that this country needs, by any means, but they are a necessary step in the right direction. 1. B similar but not congruent. How the Brain Creates Personality: A New Theory - Stephen M. Kosslyn and G. Wayne Miller. Are you a mover, a perceiver, a stimulator, or an adapter? Modes of thinking can be understood in terms of how the top and bottom—rather than right and left—parts of the brain interact. It is possible to examine any object—including a brain—at different levels.

Take the example of a building. If we want to know whether the house will have enough space for a family of five, we want to focus on the architectural level; if we want to know how easily it could catch fire, we want to focus on the materials level; and if we want to engineer a product for a brick manufacturer, we focus on molecular structure. Similarly, if we want to know how the brain gives rise to thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, we want to focus on the bigger picture of how its structure allows it to store and process information—the architecture, as it were. First, the top parts and the bottom parts of the brain have differ­ent functions.

Systems, Not Dichotomies Top Brain, Bottom Brain. 31 Ghoulish Treats For Your Halloween Feast. How To Celebrate Thanksgivukkah, The Best Holiday Of All Time. The 16 Best Instructions From the New 2 Chainz Cookbook. Yes.Photo: Courtesy of Island Def Jam If you follow 2 Chainz on Instagram (handle: hairweavekiller), you know he has a (surprising?)

Love of food. In fact, his new album, B.O.A.T.S. 2 #Metime, out today, comes with a 28-page "cookbook" — #Meal Time — full of recipes from the 2 Chainz tour bus. Is it as amazing as it sounds? Yes, it is. To start, here's the intro: So, aside from the palette/palate confusion — possibly an allusion to 2 Chainz's artistry, but also possibly just a typo — we're off to a good, if somewhat expected, start. Things get much more interesting when you dig into the recipes. . • "Put on your Versace apron. " • "Drape yourself in an Adidas sweatsuit, chainz n thangs. " • "Go to the mall, spend a handful of racks on a new outfit for the night. " —"Me Time" sauce, step one. • "Get a manicure and a pedicure.

" • "Spend some more 'me time' at the house, catching on old seasons of The Wire. " — "Me Time" sauce, step three. Mixed seafood skewers.Photo: Courtesy of Island Def Jam. 26589-1377106679-4.jpg (580×870) Welcome to Instant Rimshot. It’s Time to Retire “Boob Plate” Armor. Because It Would Kill You. It’s Time to Retire “Boob Plate” Armor. Because It Would Kill You. Nord Female Armor Concept Design for Skyrim - Deadly? Never mind the chainmail bikinis—what about those awkward breast plates in armor that we see frequently in fantasy artwork and at the Ren Faire? Whenever women complain about this convention, they are usually shot down for trying to erase women’s true bodies, for insisting that women make themselves more “male” in order to appear strong and capable.

But here’s the thing: those shapely bits of armor would actually get you killed. So the complaint is entirely valid! Let’s start with some relevant history: armor was uncomfortable, guys. Now we’ll apply some science! Let’s begin by stating the simple purpose of plate armor—to deflect blows from weaponry. But that’s not all! Cate Blanchett as Queen Elizabeth. So if you want to wear some sculpted armor to the Ren Faire because you feel fabulous-looking in it, go forth and have fun! Eel slap! Bienvenue sur le site de la République des Mangues. OMFGDOGS. TetraBox Light by Ed Chew. Liquid to Light Designer Ed Chew takes a green step in the right direction with the TetraBox lamp, a light object made from discarded drink packets that would have otherwise ended up in landfills already packed to the brim.

The design is achieved by unfolding the packets and refolding them into hexagonal and pentagonal sections that are then pieced together to form a geodesic sphere or any other desired shape. Here, the Epcot-like ball makes an attractive overhead light and casts an impressive web of shadows and shapes on the surrounding space. Designer: Ed Chew. Stumblers Who Like The magic button — Make Everything OK. Unicorns Are Jerks: a coloring book exposing the cold, hard, sparkly truth: Theo Nicole Lorenz: 9781477468524: Amazon.com. Deep Inside Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco. In early 2009, three years prior to Taco Bell's 50th anniversary, CEO Greg Creed was already experiencing something of a midlife crisis. "Our target audience is [customers] in their 20s. Turning 50 makes us sound old, and I didn't want to sound old," Creed explains. "I said, 'When we have our birthday, I don't want a cake or a celebration.'" So he issued a bold directive to his team instead: "I said, '[let's] reinvent the crunchy taco,'" Creed recalls.

"He was really looking for a big innovation to coincide with our anniversary," says Taco Bell brand marketing director Stephanie Perdue, who helped Creed write the original team brief. The team soon assembled for an all-day ideation session at Taco Bell headquarters, where 30 different product concepts were considered, Perdue says, including new forms of burritos, nachos, and taquitos. Like any serious renovation, Taco Bell's started with a trip to Home Depot. At last, consumers got a taste. ¿Por Qué? Think Outside The Bun Flamas Future. Life Calendar How was your day by BrigadaCreativa. Hey Dad Have I Told You Lately that I Love You by FancifulChaos. Mom Today I have Loved You for So Many Days by FancifulChaos. Great Gatsby Macbook Air Macbook Pro Macbook by 420DesignZ. All Good Slides Are Slippery by Lemony Snicket. The poems contained in this children’s poetry portfolio are not made for children.

Poetry is like a curvy slide in a playground — an odd object, available to the public — and, as I keep explaining to my local police force, everyone should be able to use it, not just those of a certain age. In general I am suspicious of anything written specifically for children. It is, of course, acceptable to write something to a specific child — “Dear Elizabeth, I have reason to believe this cake is poison, so please leave it alone and I’ll take care of it later” — but things written by someone who is thinking only of children far too often have an unfortunate tone.

If you have ever seen an adult hunch over and begin talking to a child in the high-pitched voice of an irritating simpleton, then you know the tone I mean. It is a tone that takes the fun out of everything, even everything fun. Speaking of fun, some time ago I found myself locked in the basement of the Poetry Foundation building. Awesome 7-Year-Old Artist Draws Iconic Record Covers.

Alibaba SCAM Exposed! | Andrew Minalto - eCommerce Expert & Business Coach. “Alibaba is a SCAM” – you see this everywhere! And yes, you may get scammed on Alibaba if you don’t use your common sense… just like on eBay, Amazon and ANY OTHER online marketplace. Really I kinda feel sorry for Alibaba as I know for sure it is not a scam.

Alibaba is simply a platform where buyers and sellers meet. Yes, there are of course scammers on Alibaba but that doesn’t mean Alibaba itself is a scam. With that logic you can then say that eBay, Yellow Pages and even your local business directory are scams as I’m sure you can also find some unscrupulous businesses there too. But before we go into the actual verification process; let me quickly remind you that you cannot get any kind of branded items wholesale from mainland China.. I’m talking about electronics, DVDs, software, designer clothing, shoes and similar items. Anyway, what does this have to do with our original topic – well the no.1 rule to avoid scams is – STAY AWAY from anything branded on Alibaba.com!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 24 Disney Comebacks For Every Occasion. Legends — Nancy Wake, Resistance Fighter — Warriors. Nancy Wake was the Allies’ most decorated servicewoman of WWII, and the Gestapo’s most-wanted person. They code-named her ‘The White Mouse’ because of her ability to elude capture. When war broke out she was a young woman married to a wealthy Frenchman living a life of luxury in cosmopolitan Marseilles. She became a saboteur, organiser and Resistance fighter who led an army of 7,000 Maquis troops in guerrilla warfare to sabotage the Nazis. Her story is one of daring, courage and optimism in the face of impossible odds. With a roar that makes both her name and nickname seem quaintly ironic this is Nancy at 89: “Somebody once asked me, ‘Have you ever been afraid?’ Nancy Wake, the White Mouse, 1943 Permission Nine Network, Australia. Young Rebel Nancy Wake was born on the gusty heights of Roseneath, Wellington, New Zealand, on 30 August 1912 to Charles Augustus and Ella Rosieur Wake.

Wake was raised without affection by her embittered mother after her father had walked out on them. Post War. 24 Important Pieces Of Life Wisdom From The Ladies Of "Girl Code" 42 Mind-Boggling Images That Will Melt Your Brain. Minute Hacks: How To Boost Your Wifi Signal. 32 Books That Will Actually Change Your Life.

From Aaron Samuels To Zombie Ex-Wife: The Ultimate "Mean Girls" Alphabet. 41 Beauty Products That "Really Work," According To Pinterest. Gloves In A Bottle - Order Here. Font Snob. Can You Guess What These NYC Subway Riders Are Reading. Type Casting: The Deco-Inspired Typography of Lena Dunham's "Girls" Viewers of HBO’s new series Girls can be forgiven for not paying much attention to its title sequence. Buzz about the show, which follows the complicated, passionate, and often narcissistic doings of four young women in New York City, quickly grew into a divisive debate over its feminist intentions.

And that was just the pilot. With the first season now complete, it’s finally safe to shift our gaze to the striking sans serif that opens every episode. The custom typeface is the work of the Los Angeles–based production company Grand Jeté. “Lena specifically expressed to me that she was a fan of art deco typography,” says Nourmand, adding that his instructions included thinking about weird and intimate spaces, and off-beat visuals atypical for a show about young women. Deco-inspired letterforms are an apt fit for both the 25-year-old Dunham and her series. Each episode opens with a static shot of the show’s title filling the screen, in place of a more complex sequence. . Cats of the World Card Game (Natural World Playing Card Collection): Tomas Markevicius: 9780880799706: Amazon.com. The Ultimate Arrested Development Drinking Game. Kids Who Sold Out Their Parents (17 pics) Well played, you little jerks… (source: buzzfeed )

Science vs. Fiction: A Real Iron Man Suit? Stop Defining Us By Our Sex(uality) When Rosea Lake’s ‘Judgments’ photo of skirt lengths started making the internet rounds, I thought maybe it was time to pull together the thoughts on slut/prude-shaming (sex-shaming?) That have been floating around my head lately, and put them into writing. Then a friend posted it to Facebook. Which is fine. Except then people commented. And kept commenting. And… uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugh. “I guess I’m just proper.” “I fall somewhere between prudish and matronly!” “Between flirty and proper.

Etc I was just going to write about how arbitrary it is to define women, or anyone, by their sexuality, and how it contributes to marginalization and objectification and all that. The idea that so many women looked at this photo and saw, not a commentary on how we’re judged, but a fun game of “oooh which one is meeeeee” is horrifying. It doesn’t matter. We’ve been talking about this for decades, and I wish we could stop already. Where Is Glen Coco Now? A Very Important Investigation.

10693-1368897763-8.gif (625×352) 2010 Physics Nobel Prize for Invisible Cat Hammocks. Lightning strikes twice for Ig Nobel Award Laureate Andre Geim! Along with his colleague and former grad student Konstantin Novoselov, Andre Geim has won the Nobel Prize for pioneering work the two performed on the arduous path towards an invisible hammock for cats (not a hammock for invisible cats, that would be crazy). Bear in mind, we're not there yet. All Geim and Novoselov have done so far is find graphene, which in theory could be the ideal material for an invisible cat hammock, according to the Scientific Background provided by the Nobel Academy (I'm serious, see page 7).

Of course, cat hammocks are pretty high level applications, which I suppose is why the Academy chose to include them in the advanced scientific background for the prize rather than the more basic information for the general public. I'm sure Geim is pleased with the Nobel Academy's nod, but I will always think of him as the first person (along with Sir Michael Berry) to magnetically levitate a frog. . . .

1127/large/ What are some useful secrets from your job that will benefit customers? : AskReddit. IT Help Page. Pepto-Bismol 30s Holiday Turducken Video.mp4. Scrunch time: The peculiar physics of crumpled paper - physics-math - 05 January 2012. Read full article Continue reading page |1|2 When you crumple up your gift-wrapping paper this year, you'll create a shape so complex that it has defeated the most sophisticated computers WHEN you throw out your Christmas wrapping paper this year, don't tell Narayanan Menon and Anne Dominique Cambou.

You'll be throwing away examples of their painstaking research. That's because they study the physics of crumpled balls of paper, which contain deeper mysteries than you might expect. How can a sheet of paper become an unaccountably tough projectile simply by the act of crushing? There is something of a niche research field in paper folding. Another aspect of paper folding is that it is highly unpredictable. One property of crumpled paper remained, though, resisting all forms of analysis. Despite their insubstantial constitution, wadded paper balls are capable of feats of considerable strength. It's a wrap "You can ask very simple questions that have surprisingly complex answers," says Menon. Allison McDermott. 5 One-Song Workouts.