Posts Tagged: Society
How Our Cities Keep Us Single (And Why That Has to Change)
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel BIG’s 2012 Valentine’s Day installation in New York City. Image © Ho Kyung Lee In 1969, zoologist Desmond Morris released a book titled The Human Zoo; See on http://www.archdaily.com
How Our Cities Keep Us Single (And Why That Has to Change)
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel BIG’s 2012 Valentine’s Day installation in New York City. Image © Ho Kyung Lee In 1969, zoologist Desmond Morris released a book titled The Human Zoo; See on http://www.archdaily.com
Archeologists Discover Ancient Temple
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel Peruvian archeologists have discovered a temple believed to be about 5,000 years old at the ancient El Paraiso archeological site in a valley just north of Lima, the Culture Ministry said.If the
Archeologists Discover Ancient Temple
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel Peruvian archeologists have discovered a temple believed to be about 5,000 years old at the ancient El Paraiso archeological site in a valley just north of Lima, the Culture Ministry said.If the
6 Movies in a Season: ‘Community’ Delivers a Weekly Valentine to Pop Culture
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel WordandFilm.com: The depth and breadth of pop culture references in ‘Community’ is equally rewarding to those who know just the hits along with those who collect the deep cuts. See on
6 Movies in a Season: ‘Community’ Delivers a Weekly Valentine to Pop Culture
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel WordandFilm.com: The depth and breadth of pop culture references in ‘Community’ is equally rewarding to those who know just the hits along with those who collect the deep cuts. See on
Viewpoint: Megatrends that will change everyone’s lives
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Companies that can spot megatrends before their rivals gain great competitive advantages. See on http://www.bbc.co.uk
Viewpoint: Megatrends that will change everyone’s lives
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Companies that can spot megatrends before their rivals gain great competitive advantages. See on http://www.bbc.co.uk
Pantone Color Puns Pay Homage To Great Rock Lyrics – PSFK
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel French design concepts studio uses color matching system to produces a tongue-in-cheek pop culture meme. See on http://www.psfk.com
Pantone Color Puns Pay Homage To Great Rock Lyrics – PSFK
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel French design concepts studio uses color matching system to produces a tongue-in-cheek pop culture meme. See on http://www.psfk.com
6 Foreign Subcultures You’ve Never Heard Of
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Dandies in Congo, emos in Iraq, electro-hillbilly truckers in Japan. No matter how hard life can be, people carve out original ways of living. See on http://www.buzzfeed.com
6 Foreign Subcultures You’ve Never Heard Of
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Dandies in Congo, emos in Iraq, electro-hillbilly truckers in Japan. No matter how hard life can be, people carve out original ways of living. See on http://www.buzzfeed.com
Should people be off on Fridays?
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel The Gambia has shortened the work week, making Friday a day of rest. Is this the perfect pattern for a working week? Levin Chin‘s insight: Yes, please! See on http://www.bbc.co.uk
Should people be off on Fridays?
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel The Gambia has shortened the work week, making Friday a day of rest. Is this the perfect pattern for a working week? Levin Chin‘s insight: Yes, please! See on http://www.bbc.co.uk
Amazing Online Resume Looks Just Like Amazon’s Product Page — and Inspires Copycats | TIME.com
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel This one’s going on the wedding registry. See on newsfeed.time.com
Amazing Online Resume Looks Just Like Amazon’s Product Page — and Inspires Copycats | TIME.com
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel This one’s going on the wedding registry. See on newsfeed.time.com
trendwatching.com’s February 2013 Trend Briefing covering the consumer trend “VIRGIN CONSUMERS”
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel See on http://www.trendwatching.com
trendwatching.com’s February 2013 Trend Briefing covering the consumer trend “VIRGIN CONSUMERS”
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel See on http://www.trendwatching.com
Trends | Agentur für Trendforschung Lola Güldenberg | Berlin
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Design Channel Agentur für Trendforschung Lola Güldenberg | Berlin See on http://www.lola-gueldenberg.de
Trends | Agentur für Trendforschung Lola Güldenberg | Berlin
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Design Channel Agentur für Trendforschung Lola Güldenberg | Berlin See on http://www.lola-gueldenberg.de
Caring for Your Introvert
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel The habits and needs of a little-understood group See on http://www.theatlantic.com
Caring for Your Introvert
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel The habits and needs of a little-understood group See on http://www.theatlantic.com
CARNIVAL OF VENICE 2013 – official website
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Design Channel Carnevale di Venezia See on http://www.carnevale.venezia.it
CARNIVAL OF VENICE 2013 – official website
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Design Channel Carnevale di Venezia See on http://www.carnevale.venezia.it
Why Facebook Makes You Feel Bad About Yourself | TIME.com
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel No surprise — those Facebook photos of your friends on vacation or celebrating a birthday party can make you feel lousy. Levin Chin‘s insight: WelI, of course we only broadcast the positive
Why Facebook Makes You Feel Bad About Yourself | TIME.com
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel No surprise — those Facebook photos of your friends on vacation or celebrating a birthday party can make you feel lousy. Levin Chin‘s insight: WelI, of course we only broadcast the positive
The 147 Companies That Control Everything – Forbes
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel Visualizing the “super entity.” Courtesy: New Scientist Three systems theorists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have taken a database listing 37 million companies and investors worldwide and analyzed
The 147 Companies That Control Everything – Forbes
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel Visualizing the “super entity.” Courtesy: New Scientist Three systems theorists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have taken a database listing 37 million companies and investors worldwide and analyzed
How to Live Without Irony
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel If life has become an endless series of sarcastic jokes and pop references, a competition to see who can care the least, we’ve made a collective misstep. See on opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com
How to Live Without Irony
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel If life has become an endless series of sarcastic jokes and pop references, a competition to see who can care the least, we’ve made a collective misstep. See on opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com
Why You Truly Never Leave High School
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel New science on its corrosive, traumatizing effects. See on nymag.com
Why You Truly Never Leave High School
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel New science on its corrosive, traumatizing effects. See on nymag.com
Should Restaurants Ban Food Photography?
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel First it was the Terms of Service fiasco, then it’s restaurants. Can’t Instagram get a break? See on http://www.neatorama.com
Should Restaurants Ban Food Photography?
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel First it was the Terms of Service fiasco, then it’s restaurants. Can’t Instagram get a break? See on http://www.neatorama.com
New information from attractiveness research
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel A digest of the week’s most important cosmetics industry news. Levin Chin‘s insight: It’s official! Wearing foundation makes you more attractive! :-) See on http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com
New information from attractiveness research
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel A digest of the week’s most important cosmetics industry news. Levin Chin‘s insight: It’s official! Wearing foundation makes you more attractive! :-) See on http://www.cosmeticsbusiness.com
where to be born – from 1988 to 2013
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel the infographic looks at a calculation of where it is best to be born in the world from 1988 to 2013. See on http://www.designboom.com
where to be born – from 1988 to 2013
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel the infographic looks at a calculation of where it is best to be born in the world from 1988 to 2013. See on http://www.designboom.com
10 Signs You Dress Like A Hipster
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel Is it you? Yes. It probably is. Complex.com: The original buyer’s guide for men. See on http://www.complex.com
10 Signs You Dress Like A Hipster
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Pop Culture Channel Is it you? Yes. It probably is. Complex.com: The original buyer’s guide for men. See on http://www.complex.com
Kumbh together
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel The world’s biggest gatheringsSEVERAL of the world’s largest gatherings of people take place this month. The Shia Arbaeen festival, attended by 16m people, was… See on http://www.economist.com
Kumbh together
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel The world’s biggest gatheringsSEVERAL of the world’s largest gatherings of people take place this month. The Shia Arbaeen festival, attended by 16m people, was… See on http://www.economist.com
What Facebook’s New Graph Search Means for Your Privacy
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Facebook unveiled on Tuesday “Graph Search,” a new criteria-based search function. Here’s how it affects your Facebook privacy. See on mashable.com
What Facebook’s New Graph Search Means for Your Privacy
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel Facebook unveiled on Tuesday “Graph Search,” a new criteria-based search function. Here’s how it affects your Facebook privacy. See on mashable.com
trendwatching.com’s Trend Briefing covering “10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2013”
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel See on http://www.trendwatching.com
trendwatching.com’s Trend Briefing covering “10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2013”
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Modern Society Channel See on http://www.trendwatching.com
designboom 2012 top ten: technology
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel designboom’s most viewed technology stories from 2012 express how we’ve come to communicate with one another and our surroundings, and how old mechanical developments are making a comeback. See on http://www.designboom.com
designboom 2012 top ten: technology
See on Scoop.it – levin’s linkblog: Knowledge Channel designboom’s most viewed technology stories from 2012 express how we’ve come to communicate with one another and our surroundings, and how old mechanical developments are making a comeback. See on http://www.designboom.com
20 Tech Trends That Will Define 2013, Selected By Frog
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge Yes, it’s already that transitional time when our current year ends and another begins, and today and tomorrow are quickly changing hands. Rather than look back at significant trends of the past 366
20 Tech Trends That Will Define 2013, Selected By Frog
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge Yes, it’s already that transitional time when our current year ends and another begins, and today and tomorrow are quickly changing hands. Rather than look back at significant trends of the past 366
A stopwatch on the brain’s perception of time
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge Research by neuro-physiologists shows that our emotions affect our awareness of the passing of time See on http://www.guardian.co.uk
A stopwatch on the brain’s perception of time
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge Research by neuro-physiologists shows that our emotions affect our awareness of the passing of time See on http://www.guardian.co.uk
You Can’t See It, But You’ll Be A Different Person In 10 Years : NPR
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge People generally fail to appreciate how much their personality and values will change in the years ahead — even though they recognize that they have changed in the past, according to fresh research.
You Can’t See It, But You’ll Be A Different Person In 10 Years : NPR
See on Scoop.it – Levin’s Scoops: Knowledge People generally fail to appreciate how much their personality and values will change in the years ahead — even though they recognize that they have changed in the past, according to fresh research.
Colour association: shades of meaning | Culture | Vision Magazine
See on Scoop.it – Sensational Color The connotations of colours have changed through the ages and across cultures. Kate Smith‘s insight: Psychologists are discovering why we make color associations, and what this says about the way we see the world
Colour association: shades of meaning | Culture | Vision Magazine
See on Scoop.it – Sensational Color The connotations of colours have changed through the ages and across cultures. Kate Smith‘s insight: Psychologists are discovering why we make color associations, and what this says about the way we see the world
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down.
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down
What Is the Fiscal Cliff? These 7 YouTube Videos Break it Down.
Manchester is the most linguistically diverse city in Europe | UK news | The Observer
“The city of half a million people boasts speakers of at least 153 languages including many rare dialects” via Manchester is the most linguistically diverse city in Europe | UK news | The Observer.
Manchester is the most linguistically diverse city in Europe | UK news | The Observer
“The city of half a million people boasts speakers of at least 153 languages including many rare dialects” via Manchester is the most linguistically diverse city in Europe | UK news | The Observer.
International: The lottery of life | The Economist
“Warren Buffett, probably the world’s most successful investor, has said that anything good that happened to him could be traced back to the fact that he was born in the right country, the United States, at the right time (1930).
International: The lottery of life | The Economist
“Warren Buffett, probably the world’s most successful investor, has said that anything good that happened to him could be traced back to the fact that he was born in the right country, the United States, at the right time (1930).
How to Laugh Online in Other Languages
Hold on, when did hee hee become hehe?? “Imagine you and I are chatting somewhere and sometime on the Internet. Imagine that, in the course of our conversation, I — and this may require some extra imagination — say something
How to Laugh Online in Other Languages
Hold on, when did hee hee become hehe?? “Imagine you and I are chatting somewhere and sometime on the Internet. Imagine that, in the course of our conversation, I — and this may require some extra imagination — say something
They Cracked This 250-Year-Old Code, and Found a Secret Society Inside | Danger Room | Wired.com
“The master wears an amulet with a blue eye in the center. Before him, a candidate kneels in the candlelit room, surrounded by microscopes and surgical implements. The year is roughly 1746. The initiation has begun.” via They Cracked This
They Cracked This 250-Year-Old Code, and Found a Secret Society Inside | Danger Room | Wired.com
“The master wears an amulet with a blue eye in the center. Before him, a candidate kneels in the candlelit room, surrounded by microscopes and surgical implements. The year is roughly 1746. The initiation has begun.” via They Cracked This
Interview #13: YA author and Go Fug Yourself cofounder Heather Cocks
Great tips for bloggers from one of the writers of one of my favourite blogs. Interview #13: YA author and Go Fug Yourself cofounder Heather Cocks.
Interview #13: YA author and Go Fug Yourself cofounder Heather Cocks
Great tips for bloggers from one of the writers of one of my favourite blogs. Interview #13: YA author and Go Fug Yourself cofounder Heather Cocks.
The Rolling Jubilee – Neatorama
“The Occupy Wall Street movement is trying a new tactic to help folks struggling with debt burdens. Banks and other financial traders buy debts from each other for pennies on the dollar, but still try to collect every bit of
The Rolling Jubilee – Neatorama
“The Occupy Wall Street movement is trying a new tactic to help folks struggling with debt burdens. Banks and other financial traders buy debts from each other for pennies on the dollar, but still try to collect every bit of
Underwear Sales Increase, Suggesting A Rebounding Economy
“WASHINGTON — There is an old saying among economists that the best way to assess the state of the economy is to look at people’s underwear. “OK, there’s no such saying. But when he served as chairman of the Federal
Underwear Sales Increase, Suggesting A Rebounding Economy
“WASHINGTON — There is an old saying among economists that the best way to assess the state of the economy is to look at people’s underwear. “OK, there’s no such saying. But when he served as chairman of the Federal
What’s Wrong With the Michelin Guide? Everything, Says A. A. Gill | Vanity Fair
“Just over a century ago, two French tire manufacturers created the Michelin guide. According to the author, it has blighted the lives of chefs from Brooklyn to Bombay, while spawning legions of checklist gourmands.” via What’s Wrong With the Michelin
What’s Wrong With the Michelin Guide? Everything, Says A. A. Gill | Vanity Fair
“Just over a century ago, two French tire manufacturers created the Michelin guide. According to the author, it has blighted the lives of chefs from Brooklyn to Bombay, while spawning legions of checklist gourmands.” via What’s Wrong With the Michelin
Does this colour turn you off?
“IS PANTONE 448C the world’s ugliest colour? According to an advisory team that came up with the design for the Australian government’s plain cigarette packets, it’s certainly the least appealing.” via Does this colour turn you off?.
Does this colour turn you off?
“IS PANTONE 448C the world’s ugliest colour? According to an advisory team that came up with the design for the Australian government’s plain cigarette packets, it’s certainly the least appealing.” via Does this colour turn you off?.
The Tacky History of the Pink Flamingo | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine
“John Waters’ childhood yard was an exercise in good taste. His mother, the president of a local garden club, cultivated burgeoning flowerbeds and precise hedges. In their buttoned-up Maryland suburb, lawn ornaments of any kind, let alone plastic pink flamingos,
The Tacky History of the Pink Flamingo | Arts & Culture | Smithsonian Magazine
“John Waters’ childhood yard was an exercise in good taste. His mother, the president of a local garden club, cultivated burgeoning flowerbeds and precise hedges. In their buttoned-up Maryland suburb, lawn ornaments of any kind, let alone plastic pink flamingos,
Street Stone: Turning Marble Sculptures into Instant Hipsters – Neatorama
“Lookin’ good, Hercules! Alexis Persani and Leo Caillard collaborated in a project called “Street Stone” to digitally clothe marble statues thus instantly transforming them into hipsters” via Street Stone: Turning Marble Sculptures into Instant Hipsters – Neatorama.
Street Stone: Turning Marble Sculptures into Instant Hipsters – Neatorama
“Lookin’ good, Hercules! Alexis Persani and Leo Caillard collaborated in a project called “Street Stone” to digitally clothe marble statues thus instantly transforming them into hipsters” via Street Stone: Turning Marble Sculptures into Instant Hipsters – Neatorama.
Court Rules Embedding Video Is Not Copyright Infringement
“The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that a site that embeds copyrighted videos from another site is not committing copyright infringement.” via Court Rules Embedding Video Is Not Copyright Infringement.
Court Rules Embedding Video Is Not Copyright Infringement
“The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that a site that embeds copyrighted videos from another site is not committing copyright infringement.” via Court Rules Embedding Video Is Not Copyright Infringement.
Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Olympics | TIME.com
“The vibrant venues of the 2012 London Olympics have inspired rich, saturated photos. TIME’s photo editors bring you the most colorful moments of the Games.” via Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the
Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Olympics | TIME.com
“The vibrant venues of the 2012 London Olympics have inspired rich, saturated photos. TIME’s photo editors bring you the most colorful moments of the Games.” via Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the Olympics | Pigments of Imagination: Colors of the
An Attempt At A Glossary For Americans Watching The Olympic Opening Ceremony | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors
“It was rather British. Here’s a little help over some of the main aspects, to provide a little glossary.” via An Attempt At A Glossary For Americans Watching The Olympic Opening Ceremony | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV
An Attempt At A Glossary For Americans Watching The Olympic Opening Ceremony | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV News and Rumors
“It was rather British. Here’s a little help over some of the main aspects, to provide a little glossary.” via An Attempt At A Glossary For Americans Watching The Olympic Opening Ceremony | Bleeding Cool Comic Book, Movies and TV
Mary Poppins vs. Voldemort | The Contrarian
[Olympics] one of the most exhilarating moments of the show: when an army of Mary Poppinses comes to defend the children from the forces of evil. I was about to say it was worthy of Alan Moore … but then
Mary Poppins vs. Voldemort | The Contrarian
[Olympics] one of the most exhilarating moments of the show: when an army of Mary Poppinses comes to defend the children from the forces of evil. I was about to say it was worthy of Alan Moore … but then
“I think of it is as a piece of music for a special occasion:” Martin Creed on Ringing All the UK’s Bells On the Olympics Opening Day | Artinfo
“… exactly 12 hours before the Opening Ceremony — bells up and down the country sounded merrily to mark the first day of the Olympic Games. Brainchild of Turner Prize winner Martin Creed, “Work No. 1197: All the bells in a
“I think of it is as a piece of music for a special occasion:” Martin Creed on Ringing All the UK’s Bells On the Olympics Opening Day | Artinfo
“… exactly 12 hours before the Opening Ceremony — bells up and down the country sounded merrily to mark the first day of the Olympic Games. Brainchild of Turner Prize winner Martin Creed, “Work No. 1197: All the bells in a
Facebook Has 955 Million Active Users — Still Shy of a Billion
We’re nearing a b i l l i o n! Facebook Has 955 Million Active Users — Still Shy of a Billion.
Facebook Has 955 Million Active Users — Still Shy of a Billion
We’re nearing a b i l l i o n! Facebook Has 955 Million Active Users — Still Shy of a Billion.
Sex in the Olympic Village
“What happens when you put 10,000 excited, young, attractive, healthy athletes together in one place without parents or journalists? You’re exactly right.” via Sex in the Olympic Village.
Sex in the Olympic Village
“What happens when you put 10,000 excited, young, attractive, healthy athletes together in one place without parents or journalists? You’re exactly right.” via Sex in the Olympic Village.
The Six Supervillains of Nerd Culture – CollegeHumor Article
The Six Supervillains of Nerd Culture – CollegeHumor Article.
The Six Supervillains of Nerd Culture – CollegeHumor Article
The Six Supervillains of Nerd Culture – CollegeHumor Article.
A Cat Has Been Mayor of an Alaskan Town for the Past 15 Years
A Cat Has Been Mayor of an Alaskan Town for the Past 15 Years.
A Cat Has Been Mayor of an Alaskan Town for the Past 15 Years
A Cat Has Been Mayor of an Alaskan Town for the Past 15 Years.
Me The People: Is “the pursuit of Happiness” Wrecking America?
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That famous phrase in the United States Declaration of Independence belies the cornerstone of the founding of America.” via Me The People: Is “the pursuit of Happiness” Wrecking America?.
Me The People: Is “the pursuit of Happiness” Wrecking America?
“Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That famous phrase in the United States Declaration of Independence belies the cornerstone of the founding of America.” via Me The People: Is “the pursuit of Happiness” Wrecking America?.
BBC News – Five things When Harry Met Sally says about relationships
“Screenwriter Nora Ephron has died at 71. For many, one of her finest moments is the romcom When Harry Met Sally, about a man and woman who are not friends, then friends, then not friends again. Is it a true
BBC News – Five things When Harry Met Sally says about relationships
“Screenwriter Nora Ephron has died at 71. For many, one of her finest moments is the romcom When Harry Met Sally, about a man and woman who are not friends, then friends, then not friends again. Is it a true
The Good News About Growing Old
“You know what they say -don’t complain about getting old because it beats NOT getting old! But there are some advantages. While some mental capabilities diminish, others get better. And the wisdom of age comes in handy in social situations.”
The Good News About Growing Old
“You know what they say -don’t complain about getting old because it beats NOT getting old! But there are some advantages. While some mental capabilities diminish, others get better. And the wisdom of age comes in handy in social situations.”
World’s Growing Obesity is Like Adding an Extra Billion People
“Want to rile up a Malthusian? Tell ’em that not only there will be billions more people on Earth, there will be billions more FAT people! According to researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the increasing
World’s Growing Obesity is Like Adding an Extra Billion People
“Want to rile up a Malthusian? Tell ’em that not only there will be billions more people on Earth, there will be billions more FAT people! According to researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the increasing
Swatch the Throne: Jubilee Pantone Queen Palette – Core77
“In a rather cheeky gesture to celebrate Her Royal Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, a creative team at the London office of Leo Burnett is pleased to present a Pantone palette in the form of Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in a full
Swatch the Throne: Jubilee Pantone Queen Palette – Core77
“In a rather cheeky gesture to celebrate Her Royal Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, a creative team at the London office of Leo Burnett is pleased to present a Pantone palette in the form of Queen Elizabeth II, dressed in a full
pantone queen diamond jubilee colour guide
“for queen elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee, celebrating 60 years of her reign over england, advertising agency leo burnett london and pantone have developed a numbered shade guide to her majesty’s most memorable choices of color for her stately ensembles. the creative
pantone queen diamond jubilee colour guide
“for queen elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee, celebrating 60 years of her reign over england, advertising agency leo burnett london and pantone have developed a numbered shade guide to her majesty’s most memorable choices of color for her stately ensembles. the creative
Queen Elizabeth II Color Wheel
“During her sixty years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has worn many different colors. Oh, not every color in Pantone’s color inventory, but a lot of them. To mark her Diamond Jubilee, Pantone and designer Lee Burnett made this
Queen Elizabeth II Color Wheel
“During her sixty years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has worn many different colors. Oh, not every color in Pantone’s color inventory, but a lot of them. To mark her Diamond Jubilee, Pantone and designer Lee Burnett made this
Singapore No. 1 for Millionaires — Again – Scene Asia – WSJ
“Looking for millionaires? Take a drive around Singapore’s residential districts – more than one in six houses you see will be inhabited by one. “The Southeast Asian city-state has retained the distinction of having the highest percentage of millionaires in
Singapore No. 1 for Millionaires — Again – Scene Asia – WSJ
“Looking for millionaires? Take a drive around Singapore’s residential districts – more than one in six houses you see will be inhabited by one. “The Southeast Asian city-state has retained the distinction of having the highest percentage of millionaires in
Too Close for Comfort
“Incest is a repugnant subject for most people because of its forbidden nature. Research shows that this reaction is more cultural than it is biological. There are a couple of mechanisms found that explains how it happens. The first is
Too Close for Comfort
“Incest is a repugnant subject for most people because of its forbidden nature. Research shows that this reaction is more cultural than it is biological. There are a couple of mechanisms found that explains how it happens. The first is
Sex and Punishment: A 4,000-Year History of Judging Desire | Brain Pickings
“How we went from medieval male marriages to executions to marriage equality.” via Sex and Punishment: A 4,000-Year History of Judging Desire | Brain Pickings.
Sex and Punishment: A 4,000-Year History of Judging Desire | Brain Pickings
“How we went from medieval male marriages to executions to marriage equality.” via Sex and Punishment: A 4,000-Year History of Judging Desire | Brain Pickings.
The Great Disruption: The Future of Personal Tech (Infographic) | Frugal Dad
“Nothing sums up technology quite like the old saying: “out with the old, in with the new.” Whether we’re happy about it or not, our technology changes at a breakneck pace. Yesterday’s tools quickly find themselves outmoded and ready for
The Great Disruption: The Future of Personal Tech (Infographic) | Frugal Dad
“Nothing sums up technology quite like the old saying: “out with the old, in with the new.” Whether we’re happy about it or not, our technology changes at a breakneck pace. Yesterday’s tools quickly find themselves outmoded and ready for
Word Usage Predicts Dating Success
“Function words – those unassuming “filler” words like the, this, though, I, an, there, and, that – are mightier than you think. For one, they’re a very good predictor of sex and love.” via Word Usage Predicts Dating Success.
Word Usage Predicts Dating Success
“Function words – those unassuming “filler” words like the, this, though, I, an, there, and, that – are mightier than you think. For one, they’re a very good predictor of sex and love.” via Word Usage Predicts Dating Success.
Unhappiness Is in the Eye of the Beholder – ScienceNOW
“a new study of people’s perceptions of computer-generated faces suggests that facial expressions may not be universal and that our culture strongly shapes the way we read and express emotions.” via Unhappiness Is in the Eye of the Beholder –
Unhappiness Is in the Eye of the Beholder – ScienceNOW
“a new study of people’s perceptions of computer-generated faces suggests that facial expressions may not be universal and that our culture strongly shapes the way we read and express emotions.” via Unhappiness Is in the Eye of the Beholder –
Are Memes Art? [VIDEO]
But of course ..! Are Memes Art? [VIDEO].
Are Memes Art? [VIDEO]
But of course ..! Are Memes Art? [VIDEO].
‘I’ll Make 250K This Year, While You’re Unemployed LOL’: Monster.com Recruiting Goes Horribly Wrong
‘I’ll Make 250K This Year, While You’re Unemployed LOL’: Monster.com Recruiting Goes Horribly Wrong.
‘I’ll Make 250K This Year, While You’re Unemployed LOL’: Monster.com Recruiting Goes Horribly Wrong
‘I’ll Make 250K This Year, While You’re Unemployed LOL’: Monster.com Recruiting Goes Horribly Wrong.
The World’s Most Important Cities…According to Rich People | NewsFeed | TIME.com
“According to the Wealth Report, which surveyed people worth more than $25 million, some of the richest people in the world think London, New York City and Hong Kong signify the three most “important” cities in the world.” via The
The World’s Most Important Cities…According to Rich People | NewsFeed | TIME.com
“According to the Wealth Report, which surveyed people worth more than $25 million, some of the richest people in the world think London, New York City and Hong Kong signify the three most “important” cities in the world.” via The
1951 Black-and-White Animation on How Different Drugs Work | Brain Pickings
Today, we turn to Drug Addiction, produced by Encyclopedia Britannica’s film division in 1951. Though most of it follows the classic “slippery-slope” narrative of Cold-War-era anti-drug propaganda, it also features this stunning two-minute black-and-white animation on how heroin, opium, marijuana
1951 Black-and-White Animation on How Different Drugs Work | Brain Pickings
Today, we turn to Drug Addiction, produced by Encyclopedia Britannica’s film division in 1951. Though most of it follows the classic “slippery-slope” narrative of Cold-War-era anti-drug propaganda, it also features this stunning two-minute black-and-white animation on how heroin, opium, marijuana
FASHION | When the Future Was Ultramodern :: Visions from the Space Age « designKULTUR
FASHION | When the Future Was Ultramodern :: Visions from the Space Age « designKULTUR.
FASHION | When the Future Was Ultramodern :: Visions from the Space Age « designKULTUR
FASHION | When the Future Was Ultramodern :: Visions from the Space Age « designKULTUR.
Boys Choirs Dealing with Earlier Puberty
WTF? From 18 to 13 in 300 years?! What’s going on in the environment and what has it done to human civilisation?! “Over the past few years, you’ve probably read about how the age of puberty for girls is getting
Boys Choirs Dealing with Earlier Puberty
WTF? From 18 to 13 in 300 years?! What’s going on in the environment and what has it done to human civilisation?! “Over the past few years, you’ve probably read about how the age of puberty for girls is getting
2.5 Million Laptops Later, One Laptop Per Child Doesn’t Improve Test Scores
“A new study suggests those laptops do not, however, have any effect on achievement in math or language.” via 2.5 Million Laptops Later, One Laptop Per Child Doesn’t Improve Test Scores.
2.5 Million Laptops Later, One Laptop Per Child Doesn’t Improve Test Scores
“A new study suggests those laptops do not, however, have any effect on achievement in math or language.” via 2.5 Million Laptops Later, One Laptop Per Child Doesn’t Improve Test Scores.
The Internet Is Ruining Your Brain [INFOGRAPHIC]
“Turns out, multi-tasking online doesn’t positively exercise our brains or mental state. Heavy Internet users are 2.5 times more likely to be depressed. And web addiction reduces the white matter in our brains, basically the transmitters responsible for our memory
The Internet Is Ruining Your Brain [INFOGRAPHIC]
“Turns out, multi-tasking online doesn’t positively exercise our brains or mental state. Heavy Internet users are 2.5 times more likely to be depressed. And web addiction reduces the white matter in our brains, basically the transmitters responsible for our memory
Hillary Clinton Goes Viral: ‘Texts From Hillary’ Meme Rides Wave Of Success » Design You Trust – Design and Beyond!
“The celebrated Secretary of State is the star of a new internet meme in which the she’s shown wearing a pair of dark sunglasses looking at her blackberry. Beneath the photo of her looking at her blackberry is a caption
Hillary Clinton Goes Viral: ‘Texts From Hillary’ Meme Rides Wave Of Success » Design You Trust – Design and Beyond!
“The celebrated Secretary of State is the star of a new internet meme in which the she’s shown wearing a pair of dark sunglasses looking at her blackberry. Beneath the photo of her looking at her blackberry is a caption
MIT Predicts That World Economy Will Collapse By 2030 | Popular Science
Doing my bit for sensationalist journalism? “Forty years after its initial publication, a study called The Limits to Growth is looking depressingly prescient. Commissioned by an international think tank called the Club of Rome, the 1972 report found that if
MIT Predicts That World Economy Will Collapse By 2030 | Popular Science
Doing my bit for sensationalist journalism? “Forty years after its initial publication, a study called The Limits to Growth is looking depressingly prescient. Commissioned by an international think tank called the Club of Rome, the 1972 report found that if
Fairy tales: The Anti-Grimm | The Economist
“These tales, only of few of which were published in the 1850s, were collected in the Upper Palatinate region of Germany by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth, a scholar intent on preserving the rapidly vanishing folk wisdom of his region. What
Fairy tales: The Anti-Grimm | The Economist
“These tales, only of few of which were published in the 1850s, were collected in the Upper Palatinate region of Germany by Franz Xaver von Schönwerth, a scholar intent on preserving the rapidly vanishing folk wisdom of his region. What
PopSci Q&A: How To Track Down International Jewel Thieves Via Facebook | Popular Science
“Manuel Cebrian and his team just won the Tag Challenge, a State Department-sponsored competition to find five fake jewel thieves in five countries within 12 hours.” via PopSci Q&A: How To Track Down International Jewel Thieves Via Facebook | Popular
PopSci Q&A: How To Track Down International Jewel Thieves Via Facebook | Popular Science
“Manuel Cebrian and his team just won the Tag Challenge, a State Department-sponsored competition to find five fake jewel thieves in five countries within 12 hours.” via PopSci Q&A: How To Track Down International Jewel Thieves Via Facebook | Popular
7 Ridiculously Outdated Assumptions Every Movie Makes
“Movie producers and designers tend to use outdated ideas because it’s just easier to do things they way they’ve always been done -even if they make no sense in the modern world. For example, my daughters first saw nuns wearing
7 Ridiculously Outdated Assumptions Every Movie Makes
“Movie producers and designers tend to use outdated ideas because it’s just easier to do things they way they’ve always been done -even if they make no sense in the modern world. For example, my daughters first saw nuns wearing
February 4, 1983: Sally Brown invents the emoticon.
February 4, 1983: Sally Brown invents the emoticon..
February 4, 1983: Sally Brown invents the emoticon.
February 4, 1983: Sally Brown invents the emoticon..
The fall of the Roman empire and the rise of Islam | Books | The Guardian
The ebb and flow of history creates myth which lives on in our cultures today! “Rome’s collapse inspired many gripping tales, from Gibbon’s history to Dune and Battlestar Galactica. The story of Arthur’s Camelot has its origins in this era
The fall of the Roman empire and the rise of Islam | Books | The Guardian
The ebb and flow of history creates myth which lives on in our cultures today! “Rome’s collapse inspired many gripping tales, from Gibbon’s history to Dune and Battlestar Galactica. The story of Arthur’s Camelot has its origins in this era
Categorization of Baked Goods and Pancakes in English and Chinese
“J.M. Errington of Haonowshaokao blog is an Englishman who studied linguistsics and is currently teaching English in Beijing, China, so he’d know about this: how to categorize baked goods in three countries.” via Categorization of Baked Goods and Pancakes in
Categorization of Baked Goods and Pancakes in English and Chinese
“J.M. Errington of Haonowshaokao blog is an Englishman who studied linguistsics and is currently teaching English in Beijing, China, so he’d know about this: how to categorize baked goods in three countries.” via Categorization of Baked Goods and Pancakes in
Mad Style: A Little Kiss, Part 1 | Tom & Lorenzo
Tom and Lorenzo’s reiably excellent analysis of the fashions in the latest episode of Mad Men (which I’ve never seen an episode of – will wait and get the boxed set once it’s finished, I guess! :-) ) “Wake
Mad Style: A Little Kiss, Part 1 | Tom & Lorenzo
Tom and Lorenzo’s reiably excellent analysis of the fashions in the latest episode of Mad Men (which I’ve never seen an episode of – will wait and get the boxed set once it’s finished, I guess! :-) ) “Wake
Here’s How to Condescend to 900 Job Applicants With a 3,000-Word Rejection Letter
“We were forwarded this rejection email, apparently sent to more than 900 hopeful applicants in one bulk delivery …” via Here’s How to Condescend to 900 Job Applicants With a 3,000-Word Rejection Letter.
Here’s How to Condescend to 900 Job Applicants With a 3,000-Word Rejection Letter
“We were forwarded this rejection email, apparently sent to more than 900 hopeful applicants in one bulk delivery …” via Here’s How to Condescend to 900 Job Applicants With a 3,000-Word Rejection Letter.
Who’s Responsible When Robots Kill? ‘We Robot’ Conference Searches for an Answer
“Who is ultimately responsible for the behavior of autonomous robots? That’s the central question that a new conference on robots aims to tackle.” via Who’s Responsible When Robots Kill? ‘We Robot’ Conference Searches for an Answer.
Who’s Responsible When Robots Kill? ‘We Robot’ Conference Searches for an Answer
“Who is ultimately responsible for the behavior of autonomous robots? That’s the central question that a new conference on robots aims to tackle.” via Who’s Responsible When Robots Kill? ‘We Robot’ Conference Searches for an Answer.
People No Longer Decide What Device They Use (by @baekdal) #insights
“… today, because our devices are so similar, we expect to be able to use whatever device that happens to be closest to us. And the stunning result is that old user behavior of ‘choosing a device’ to ‘do an
People No Longer Decide What Device They Use (by @baekdal) #insights
“… today, because our devices are so similar, we expect to be able to use whatever device that happens to be closest to us. And the stunning result is that old user behavior of ‘choosing a device’ to ‘do an
Why Europe’s Long Vacations May Make Economic Sense – TIME
“… there’s the growing body of research showing that time off can actually help workers get more done. A 2009 study in Harvard Business Review, for example, showed that requiring business consultants to take time off every week actually boosted
Why Europe’s Long Vacations May Make Economic Sense – TIME
“… there’s the growing body of research showing that time off can actually help workers get more done. A 2009 study in Harvard Business Review, for example, showed that requiring business consultants to take time off every week actually boosted
Young People Becoming More Focused on ‘Me’ | Baby Boomers, Gen X & Millennials | LiveScience
Kids today … “Data on life goals showed a shift away from those related to intrinsic values — such as developing a meaningful philosophy of life — and toward more extrinsic ones, such as being well-off financially — over
Young People Becoming More Focused on ‘Me’ | Baby Boomers, Gen X & Millennials | LiveScience
Kids today … “Data on life goals showed a shift away from those related to intrinsic values — such as developing a meaningful philosophy of life — and toward more extrinsic ones, such as being well-off financially — over
swissmiss | The World’s Population in One City
“This is not a new infographic, but incredibly powerful nonetheless. If the world’s 6.9 billion people lived in one city, how large would that city be if it were as dense as…” via swissmiss | The World’s Population in One
swissmiss | The World’s Population in One City
“This is not a new infographic, but incredibly powerful nonetheless. If the world’s 6.9 billion people lived in one city, how large would that city be if it were as dense as…” via swissmiss | The World’s Population in One
Is Facebook Part Of Your Estate? New Laws Debated – The Huffington Post
Yes to “digital estate”! “Now lawmakers and attorneys in at least two states are considering proposals that would require Facebook and other social networks to grant access to loved ones when a family member dies, essentially making the site
Is Facebook Part Of Your Estate? New Laws Debated – The Huffington Post
Yes to “digital estate”! “Now lawmakers and attorneys in at least two states are considering proposals that would require Facebook and other social networks to grant access to loved ones when a family member dies, essentially making the site
Loneliness is ‘deadly for the elderly’ – Home News – UK – The Independent
“Loneliness is the great unspoken public health issue. Research suggests it is more harmful to health than obesity and that there is a 50 per cent reduction in mortality if you have a strong social network.” via Loneliness is ‘deadly
Loneliness is ‘deadly for the elderly’ – Home News – UK – The Independent
“Loneliness is the great unspoken public health issue. Research suggests it is more harmful to health than obesity and that there is a 50 per cent reduction in mortality if you have a strong social network.” via Loneliness is ‘deadly
Work Out Alone
“Hardcoreness is not achieved in groups. Hardcoreness is achieved via a journey into the sweating painful depths of yourself. Hardcoreness is achieved alone. Therefore you should work out alone.” via Work Out Alone.
Work Out Alone
“Hardcoreness is not achieved in groups. Hardcoreness is achieved via a journey into the sweating painful depths of yourself. Hardcoreness is achieved alone. Therefore you should work out alone.” via Work Out Alone.
INFOGRAPHIC: Lack Of Sleep Is Killing You
“We’ve glorified successful people who get up early, and as journalists we tend work at all hours, but the medical perspective is irrefutable: lack of sleep is deadly.” via INFOGRAPHIC: Lack Of Sleep Is Killing You.
INFOGRAPHIC: Lack Of Sleep Is Killing You
“We’ve glorified successful people who get up early, and as journalists we tend work at all hours, but the medical perspective is irrefutable: lack of sleep is deadly.” via INFOGRAPHIC: Lack Of Sleep Is Killing You.
Top 10 Scams of the Year
Why do nasty people exist? “The Better Business Bureau has released this infographic, charting the biggest consumer scams of 2011. Their rankings are based on the volume and spikes in complaints, the economic climate and major events exploited by
Top 10 Scams of the Year
Why do nasty people exist? “The Better Business Bureau has released this infographic, charting the biggest consumer scams of 2011. Their rankings are based on the volume and spikes in complaints, the economic climate and major events exploited by
Want to limit aggression? Practice self-control
There’s a horrendous lack of self-control out there in the world today … “A new review article in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, examines the psychological research and finds that it’s
Want to limit aggression? Practice self-control
There’s a horrendous lack of self-control out there in the world today … “A new review article in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, examines the psychological research and finds that it’s
Would you pay someone to make all your decisions? | Life and style | guardian.co.uk
“With the rise of curated subscription services, we no longer have to decide what to eat, drink, wear, read, listen to or grow. Is this the answer to the tyranny of choice?” via Would you pay someone to make all
Would you pay someone to make all your decisions? | Life and style | guardian.co.uk
“With the rise of curated subscription services, we no longer have to decide what to eat, drink, wear, read, listen to or grow. Is this the answer to the tyranny of choice?” via Would you pay someone to make all
Gay marriage doesn’t harm children, but the facts don’t seem to matter.
“Same-sex marriage isn’t hurting anyone. So why are so many people still afraid of it?” via Gay marriage doesn’t harm children, but the facts don’t seem to matter..
Gay marriage doesn’t harm children, but the facts don’t seem to matter.
“Same-sex marriage isn’t hurting anyone. So why are so many people still afraid of it?” via Gay marriage doesn’t harm children, but the facts don’t seem to matter..
Anthropocene: Why You Should Get Used to the Age of Man (and Woman) | Ecocentric | TIME.com
Nothing more fun than a new neologism … “Welcome to the Anthropocene. It’s a new geological epoch, one where the planet is shaped less by natural forces then by the combined activity, aspirations—and emissions—of more than 7 billion human beings
Anthropocene: Why You Should Get Used to the Age of Man (and Woman) | Ecocentric | TIME.com
Nothing more fun than a new neologism … “Welcome to the Anthropocene. It’s a new geological epoch, one where the planet is shaped less by natural forces then by the combined activity, aspirations—and emissions—of more than 7 billion human beings
A Day in the Life of the Internet [INFOGRAPHIC]
“How much “stuff” happens on the Internet every 24 hours? Would you believe that people send 294 billion emails are sent? That 2 million blog posts are written? That 864,000 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube alone?” via A
A Day in the Life of the Internet [INFOGRAPHIC]
“How much “stuff” happens on the Internet every 24 hours? Would you believe that people send 294 billion emails are sent? That 2 million blog posts are written? That 864,000 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube alone?” via A
Five hundred new fairytales discovered in Germany | Books | guardian.co.uk
WANT!!! “A whole new world of magic animals, brave young princes and evil witches has come to light with the discovery of 500 new fairytales, which were locked away in an archive in Regensburg, Germany for over 150 years.
Five hundred new fairytales discovered in Germany | Books | guardian.co.uk
WANT!!! “A whole new world of magic animals, brave young princes and evil witches has come to light with the discovery of 500 new fairytales, which were locked away in an archive in Regensburg, Germany for over 150 years.
Advert for the Guardian’s open journalism imagines how we might cover the story of the three little pigs in print and online.
“Advert for the Guardian’s open journalism imagines how we might cover the story of the three little pigs in print and online.” via NOTCOT.ORG.
Advert for the Guardian’s open journalism imagines how we might cover the story of the three little pigs in print and online.
“Advert for the Guardian’s open journalism imagines how we might cover the story of the three little pigs in print and online.” via NOTCOT.ORG.
Seven Famous People Who Missed the Titanic | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine
“The notables who planned to sail on the fateful voyage included a world-famous novelist, a radio pioneer and America’s biggest tycoons” via Seven Famous People Who Missed the Titanic | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine.
Seven Famous People Who Missed the Titanic | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine
“The notables who planned to sail on the fateful voyage included a world-famous novelist, a radio pioneer and America’s biggest tycoons” via Seven Famous People Who Missed the Titanic | History & Archaeology | Smithsonian Magazine.
Apple – Most Admired Companies – FORTUNE
“To say it was another big year for Apple would be a gross understatement. With the passing of Steve Jobs, questions swirled around the company’s future. But under new CEO Tim Cook’s guidance, Apple continues to prosper.” via Apple –
Apple – Most Admired Companies – FORTUNE
“To say it was another big year for Apple would be a gross understatement. With the passing of Steve Jobs, questions swirled around the company’s future. But under new CEO Tim Cook’s guidance, Apple continues to prosper.” via Apple –
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