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the-more-i-arty: Some Avengers themed cocktail recipes I played...

Sat, 19 May 2012 21:08:48 -0400

Some Avengers themed cocktail recipes I played around with.

Also drink responsibly…

ohonestly: i’ve been a fan of austin kleon’s work for a few...

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:55:16 -0400

i’ve been a fan of austin kleon’s work for a few years now, and i was eager to get my hands on his latest book, “steal like an artist”. billed as a “manifesto for creativity in the digital age”, it’s chock full of great quotes, illustrations, and advice on how to follow your interests and embrace your influences. and though the title says “artist”, the material inside is applicable to any medium. it’s perfect for creatively-frustrated creative types (which i know many of you are), and i loved it so much that i want to give you a copy!

what you’ll get

your very own copy of austin kleon’s “steal like an artist”, shipped anywhere in the world, at no cost to you.

the rules

you have until may 1st to enter.
every reblog is considered one entry (likes don’t count, nor do replies).
i’ll use random.org to choose three winners.
keep your inbox open so i can notify you if you win. if a winner doesn’t respond within 48 hours, a new one will be chosen.

good luck!

p.s. if giveaways aren’t your thing, you can always pick up a copy on amazon.
p.p.s. this giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by tumblr or my employer, new york media.

Why Bilinguals Are Smarter

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:33:30 -0400

Why Bilinguals Are Smarter:

Being bilingual makes you smarter and can have a profound effect on your brain.

Touch of Evil: Cinematic Villainy From the Year’s Best Performers

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 17:07:43 -0500

Touch of Evil: Cinematic Villainy From the Year’s Best Performers:

A video gallery of cinematic villainy featuring the best performers from the year in film.

The first postcards I received through Postcrossing.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:20:00 -0500

RCMP postcard from Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Netherlands

The first postcards I received through Postcrossing.

"I hate the franchise. I think it is bad for America and little girls. You basically got this stalker..."

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:00:58 -0500

“I hate the franchise. I think it is bad for America and little girls. You basically got this stalker vampire who’s basically abusing this low self-esteem child, and that is hailed as a great image of love and respect. Because I have read the books and suffered through them, I wanted to prevent others from falling into that same fate. So on opening weekend, I go to the theater, I sit in the back to not disturb people, and I live hate-tweet the film. And that just means I tweet in real-time with hate. I absolutely disdain this franchise. So I’m describing the storyline through my eyes and what the story really means, and it’s proved very popular. And most importantly, I’ve prevented people from spending their hard-earned money.”

- Baratunde Thurston hate-tweets Twilight. Here’s why. (via nprfreshair)

From the public editor: Why Sunday is the toughest day for journalists

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:11:25 -0500

From the public editor: Why Sunday is the toughest day for journalists

Literary Devices tatteredcover: Very clever word...

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:10:43 -0500

Literary Devices

tatteredcover:

Very clever word play literatureismyutopia:

by Grant Snider

Photo

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:36:17 -0500

Photo

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:19:00 -0500

nprfreshair: wedidthemonstermash: Sassy Fassy. Tomorrow:...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:12:00 -0500

nprfreshair:

wedidthemonstermash:

Sassy Fassy.

Tomorrow: Sassy Fassy. (Michael Fassbender)

Merry Christmas! prettybooks: Our Christmas Tree! (by...

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:19:46 -0500

Merry Christmas!

prettybooks:

Our Christmas Tree! (by bookczuk)

This is pretty cool. Daniel Day Lewis hanging out in Richmond...

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:29:28 -0500

This is pretty cool. Daniel Day Lewis hanging out in Richmond while filming Lincoln.

bookladysblog:

Yay for Richmond! Yay for Daniel Day-Lewis!

jephkelley:

Here’s Daniel Day-Lewis dressed as Abraham Lincoln for his new role in Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln, sitting in a cafe here in Richmond, about a half hour ago or so (I did not take this picture). Honest Abe apparently wore jeans and sneakers, as well. Method actor my ass.

Photo credit: Michael Phillips

So silly, I just had to reblog. BTW, I think the dog is cuter in...

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:29:01 -0500

So silly, I just had to reblog. BTW, I think the dog is cuter in this one…

ryangoslingvspuppy:

Who’s cuter, Ryan or a Puppy?

Reblog your choice

The Sketchbook of Susan Kare, the Artist Who Gave Computing a Human Face | NeuroTribes

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:05:33 -0500

The Sketchbook of Susan Kare, the Artist Who Gave Computing a Human Face | NeuroTribes

Recently read her poem “Goblin Market” for class and...

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:23:30 -0500

Recently read her poem “Goblin Market” for class and had a great time discussing it with my classmates during tutorial.

awesomepeoplereading:

Christina Rossetti reads (in a drawing by Dante Gabriel Rossetti).

newyorker: The movie “Anonymous,” which questions...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:31:16 -0400

newyorker:

The movie “Anonymous,” which questions Shakespeare’s identity, inspired Cartoon Editor Bob Mankoff to explore past New Yorker cartoons featuring Shakespeare: http://nyr.kr/tH6m7z

Faces of War | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:56:41 -0400

Faces of War | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine:

Found this interesting article while looking for information on the Richard Harrow character on Boardwalk Empire. In the series, Harrow is a WWI vet who lost his eye during the war and wears a mask to cover his disfigurement.

jndevereux: Be realistic, demand the impossible.

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:26:16 -0400

jndevereux:

Be realistic, demand the impossible.

The Country Wife 1 (by grimkanwood) I read the play for my Lit...

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 13:25:18 -0400

The Country Wife 1 (by grimkanwood)

I read the play for my Lit class and the Professor encouraged us to watch this video.

Fun performance.