Infographic of the Day: “America In My Book” — Haley Nahman’s map of US stereotypes by region.
4.11.2011
Agreed.
this is about right.
Infographic of the Day: “America In My Book” — Haley Nahman’s map of US stereotypes by region.
Infographic of the Day: “America In My Book” — Haley Nahman’s map of US stereotypes by region.
Mister Miyagi is a G
Ancient People Are Still Awesome: Centuries-Old Japanese Tsunami Warning Markers Saved Lives
"High dwellings are the peace and harmony of our descendants," reads the centuries-old stone tablet above.
"Remember the calamity of the great tsunamis. Do not build any homes below this point."
This marker, and several more like it, some more than 600 years old, "dot the coastline" of Japan, according to a report in The Canadian Press. Not all of them were quite as specific: Some acted more as general warnings, lasting reminders of a risk that might only recur every fourth or fifth generation.
One, in the coastal town of Kesennuma, gave instructions: "Always be prepared for unexpected tsunamis. Choose life over your possessions and valuables." Another, in the city of Natori, simply advised, "If an earthquake comes, beware of tsunamis." This was a warning that not everybody heeded: in Natori, where 820 bodies have been found and 1,000 people are still missing, people still left "work early after the earthquake, some picking up their children at school en route, to check the condition of their homes near the coast."
But in the tight-knit community of Aneyoshi, where marker pictured above still stands, the wisdom of their ancestors saved the homes and the lives of the tiny village's inhabitants. All of Aneyoshi's houses are built on higher ground, and 12-year-old resident Yuto Kimura explained to The Canadian Press:
Everybody here knows about the markers. We studied them in school. When the tsunami came, my mom got me from school and then the whole village climbed to higher ground.Image via the Star-Telegram; story via @stevesilberman. via GOOD by Nicola Twilley on 4/6/11
I Love Dogs
i love dogs so much that i would get one just to have this leash. best leash ever.
Russian design studio Art Lebedev
Russian design studio Art Lebedev
4.08.2011
Starfucks.
this is my fav thing to argue when people start to complain about gas prices. get over yourself.
Weird... But Cool
poor Japan. first the quake, then tsunami, then five million aftershocks, and NOW spider trees....
newsflick:
newsflick:
Spider Nest: An unexpected side-effect of the flooding in parts of Pakistan has been that millions of spiders have climbed into the trees to escape the rising flood waters. Because the water has taken so long to recede, many trees have become cocooned in spiders webs. People in this part of Sindh report that there are now less mosquitoes than they would normally expect. (Russell Watkins/Department for International Development)
Humor Me
i wanted to send this to my brother, who hates the gays. but my friend told me that it wouldn't be so funny...
7.11
even back do' little joe. i picked up the cash flow.
(ice cube woulda been way cooler if he rolled these puppies...)
Shapeways user Ceramicwombat created these great "thorn dice" and they're available in a number of polymers and metals, fresh and piping hot from the 3D printer.
Thorn Dice Set with Decader
(ice cube woulda been way cooler if he rolled these puppies...)
Shapeways user Ceramicwombat created these great "thorn dice" and they're available in a number of polymers and metals, fresh and piping hot from the 3D printer.
Thorn Dice Set with Decader
I Like Lots
i like so many things about this picture. the grit. the docs. the eye shadow. the idontgiveafuck vibe of the model. the hair. the pout/sass. the aggression. she can def take me home tonight and sit in my chair.
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