Created Equal: A Stunning Photo Series Exploring Cultural Difference in America ~ The Photomag Detroit-born Photographer Mark Laita explores social and cultural clashes between different social backgrounds by juxtaposing people of United States in his stunning series “Created Equal”. By contrasting social inequality, Laita invited the viewers to think about how and why they took these different directions. People born equal but turned out totally different in real life. Mark Laita in his photo series compare different people from all walks of life such as a bank robber and a policeman, a high school dropout and a college graduate, a company president and a janitor etc. It took almost 8 years for Mark Laita to complete the project. Company President / Janitor Amish Teenagers / Punk Teenagers Marine / War Veteran Vegetarian / Butcher, 1999 / 2004 CEO / Messenger, 2006 / 2005 College Graduate / High School Dropout Indigent Couple / Wealthy Couple Showgirl / Librarian Rock Band / Polka Band, 2006 / 2006 Ballerina / Trucker Coal Miners / Male Exotic Dancers Baptist Minister / Ku Klux Klan
31 Quotes That Will Give You Chills - Ars Spiritus I think quotes have a powerful way of conveying an attitude to you which sometimes resonates so much that you feel ‘chills’ inside. Here’s a list of the quotes which have given me the most of these “chills”. Enjoy! Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75. —Benjamin FranklinMost people are other people. Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions.
Unleash the Fury Instead of using paintbrushes, Italian artist Paolo Troilo dips his fingers into jars of black and white paint, and then smudges and splashes it onto large canvases. Each hand stroke is expressive and filtered into his subject matter of nude men yelling and fighting. And although the images look erotic, they are essentially related with energy and emotions. Artwork © Paolo Troilo Via It's Complicated
The Next 33 Rules to Not be a Crummy Human Being This week has turned into a week of lists, haha. This is the second installment of my “Crummy Human Being” series. Be sure to check out the first one as well. The world is full of awesomeness, and it’s also full of awesome, ummm, how do I put this… opportunities to be decent and better human beings. Over the last couple years, I have been keeping a funny list with the intent to write a blog post about all the little rules for basic human decency I come across. My Second 33 Rules to Not be a Crummy Human Being Don’t automatically reply, “I know” every time someone points out you’re wrong.
Body Language By a man’s fingernails, by his coat-sleeve, by his boots, by his trouser-knees, by the calluses of his forefinger and thumb, by his expression, by his shirt-cuffs, by his movements – by each of these things a man’s calling is plainly revealed. That all united should fail to enlighten the competent enquirer in any case is almost inconceivable / Sherlock Holmes, 1892. The aim of this exhibition is — to become aware of ourselves and of the people around us. Not claiming any in-depth analysis, and hoping that you will take a moment to think about it. Source: wondersbook.wordpress.com Copyright © wondersbook.wordpress.com .
Apache Wedding Prayer Now you will feel no rain, For each of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold, For each of you will be warmth to the other. Now there is no more loneliness, For each of you will be companion to the other. Now you are two bodies, But there is only one life before you. Go now to your dwelling place To enter into the days of your togetherness And may your days be good and long upon the earth. The average raindrop reaches a top speed of 22 miles per hour. "Native American isn't blood. White Feather, Navajo Medicine Man
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How Do They Make Those Quilt Tops So 3D-Looking? | Seymour Duncan Blog When you walk around in a nice guitar shop it’s hard to not drool over the lovely finishes some manufacturers seem to produce. Incredibly glossy with a flame or quilt top that almost looks 3D. The first time I stepped in a guitar shop that carried Paul Reed Smith guitars I could hardly believe that these figures were Mother Nature’s handywork! As a matter of fact I had to touch the top in order to believe it was flat and that the 3D effect was part of the wood. Since I couldn’t afford a PRS for years I decided to build my guitars with parts by Warmoth and have them finished by a friend of mine. He finished five guitars I currently own and the result was absolutely amazing. So when I felt particularly confident after doing the clearcoat on my single piece flamed maple topped Les Paul, I decided to do my own stain job on a quilt maple top Les Paul body. A lovely quilt maple top I was able to select myself. Flamed black korina! A clear coat binding, waiting to happen! There she is!
Confessions of a 30-Something: I Lie to My Parents About Money By Penny Wrenn I have this bad habit. Well, it's not exclusively bad, but if you're the kind of person who gets annoyed by anyone who chats on a cell phone in public, then you'd likely find my tendency of calling my mother whenever I'm walking home from the subway or to a friend's house highly irksome. The fact that I talk to my mother so frequently might make you think that I'm that girl who's all, "My mom is totally my best friend. Exclamation point. Exclamation point." For example, just yesterday the first part of our conversation went like this: Me: "Hey, Mommy. Now, let me say something about this exchange: I kinda lied. You see, not only am I a grown woman who still refers to her mother as Mommy, but I'm also a grown woman who goes to great lengths to conceal from her parents just how much of a financial mess she is. The Problem With My Financial Picture I'll be upfront about my bad money habits. I owe nearly $2,000 in back taxes. There's also the issue of credit card debt.
Different Woods, Different Tones | Seymour Duncan Blog Previously, the reason behind the different tones that different woods create has been explained. The different tones themselves were not fully explored and in this article I will give a global overview of the different tone woods, the sound they produce and in some cases their purpose. This is by no means a complete picture, only a global overview. The Standards Alder Alder is a tree that grows in medium, temperate climates with a lot of moisture. Ash Ash can come from various sources. Basswood Basswood is a wood that’s being used predominantly on ‘metal’ guitars. Mahogany This classic, brownish wood has being used for instruments for years. Maple This is a dense, hard wood that’s being used on necks, fingerboards, tops and occasionally bodies and comes in three major figure patterns: flamed (stripes across the grain), quilt (cloud like shapes across the grain) and no pattern at all called plain. Rosewood Poplar I can be brief on this wood. Exotic woods Bubinga Cocobolo Ebony A classic! Koa Korina
Magic versus Miracles Magic, Miracles, and Christianity Magic versus Miracles: This is a spiritual subject that has caused more arguments and misunderstandings than just about any other. Maybe, with Harry Potter running loose, this is a good time to bring out the dirty laundry from under the stairs and let it all come clean. Many Christians feel that Harry's influence is not a good thing. Why is it that some religions believe that miracles are from God, a good and beautiful occurrence, and that magic — even if it is performing the same feat — is evil? In the outer world of the senses, there is no difference between magic and miracles, from my way of seeing. But is there, as some Christians suggest, a problem with magic? This question could be answered in various ways depending on one's relationship to Christianity. So many questions.[1] I will do my best to give you my truth, but realize it is only my truth. Even Jesus had to do this. But what about the potential problems? Siddhi Yoga Black and White Magic
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