The Beauty of Maps: A Documentary Here we bring you the 4 part BBC series, The Beauty of Maps. Released almost a year ago the documentary takes us through the staggering four million map collection of the British Library in London. Through the ages the story of the worlds landscape and population has been told through the creative and colorful use of maps. Often that tale has been destorted or idealized by the map maker, adding layers of history and revealing the society behind the maps making. Some examples are simply informational, the layout of streets and their names… others are highly beautiful, displaying a careful hand and creative mind. Medieval Maps Pt 1 Medieval Maps Pt 2 Medieval Maps Pt 3 City Maps Pt 1 City Maps Pt 2 City Maps Pt 3 Atlas Maps Pt 1 Atlas Maps Pt 2 Atlas Maps Pt 3 Cartoon Maps Pt 1 Cartoon Maps Pt 2 Cartoon Maps Pt 3
Les Cousins Dangereux - Arrested Development Wiki Les Cousins Dangereux (translated as 'Dangerous Cousins') is a French film that George Michael becomes interested in. It is about two cousins forced to hide their incestuous love for one another because it is forbidden. The film was directed by Francois and Gerard Sauterne, who would go on to direct Junk. ("The One Where They Build a House") Trailer Edit Trailer narrator: It was a love between two cousins that the world thought was wrong, but it was the world that was wrong... From "My Mother, the Car" About Maeby and George Michael watch the trailer at the movie theatre. The film was later remade by Maeby Fünke as Almost Cousins for American audiences. It is revealed that George Michael is still obsessed with the movie when his "Fun and Failure" poster is torn down by Michael to reveal a poster for Les Cousins. Images
World’s Best Father documents what an amazing parent he is [30 pictures] In this ongoing series from photographer Dave Engledow, we get real insight into what it means to be an amazingly good dad. You may think some of the images show him being something less than exemplary in his parenting, but you’d be wrong and he has the mug to prove it… (via Pleated Jeans, Sad and Useless)
AN OVERVIEW OF THE VIRTUES by James B. Stenson As children grow from infancy to adulthood, they need to acquire certain character-strengths: sound judgment, a sense of responsibility, personal courage, and self-mastery. These habits of mind and will and heart have traditionally been called the virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. Children internalize these lifelong habits in three ways, and in this order: Sound Judgment (Prudence) Respect for learning and intellectual accomplishment -- ``culture.'' Responsibility (Justice) Acknowledging and respecting the rights of others -- the basis for our duties and obligations. Personal Courage (Fortitude) Acquired ability to overcome or endure difficulties: pain, inconvenience, disappointment, setbacks, worry, tedium. Self-mastery (Temperance) Acquired ability to say "no" to ourselves and our lower inclinations. Some ``Life Lessons'' Young People Need to Learn
This Is A Must Read Before Ever Using Turmeric Again It is commonly known that turmeric is very beneficial for our health, especially because of curcumin, one of the many medicinal properties. Maybe this properties is the biggest reason why turmeric is gaining so much on popularity. Curcumin is in fact turmeric’s primary polyphenol. Over 600 potential health benefits of turmeric are shown by a study abstracts from the National Library of Medicine’s bibliographic database known as MEDLINE. Even though you are aware of the fact that turmeric can boost your overall health, there are still some things you should know. Turmeric’s Key Nutrient Isn’t Easy To Absorb You are already familiar with the active ingredient curcumin, but the problem is that it is difficult to absorb. Various animal and clinical studies reveal that regardless of dosage size, the concetrations of curcumin in blood plasma, pheripheral tissues and urine, if detectable at all, are extremely low. How To Skyrocket Turmeric’s Bioavailability? Add a Healthy Fat to Trumeric Dr.
How to sleep in hot weather 20 August 2012Last updated at 12:29 GMT By Tom de Castella BBC News Magazine Southern and eastern Britain has experienced a mini heat-wave. What's the best way to get to sleep on sticky nights? The hot, humid weather across parts of Britain has made for uncomfortable nights. The Met Office says temperatures will now fall slightly but humidity will remain fairly high at 60-80%. Humidity is a big part of the problem, making it hard for sweat to evaporate. In places like the US, where powerful air conditioning units are reasonably common in houses in hot and humid areas, it's not so much of a concern. But in places like the UK where it's hot and humid less frequently how should people ensure they get a good night's sleep? Weather expert Philip Eden recommends a technique common in Mediterranean countries. Continue reading the main story Sleep strategies "As a species, we are diurnal," says Dr Malcolm von Schantz, a molecular neuroscientist at the University of Surrey's Sleep Centre.
E-Liquid Recipe Book | Your Online Place for All Your E-Liquid Recipes Alive Without Breath: Three Dimensional Animals Painted in Layers of Resin by Keng Lye Singapore-based artist Keng Lye creates near life-like sculptures of animals relying on little but paint, resin and a phenomenal sense of perspective. Lye slowly fills bowls, buckets, and boxes with alternating layers of acrylic paint and resin, creating aquatic animal life that looks so real it could almost pass for a photograph. The artist is using a technique very similar to Japanese painter Riusuke Fukahori who was featured on this blog a little over a year ago, though Lye seems to take things a step further by making his paint creations protrude from the surface, adding another level of dimension to a remarkable medium. See much more of this series titled Alive Without Breath over on deviantART. (via ian brooks) Update: I have some additional details from the artist that I’d like to add here, as this post seems to be getting a lot of attention.