February 2011
103 posts
tumblr take care of your pets and stop fucking up....
“There’s a point in it. And perspectives should be switched now and again....”
– Elizabeth Wurtzel (via kari-shma)
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“A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and...”
– Lawrence Pearsall Jacks on Work (via verymuch)
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“You have to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when...”
– ‘By the river Piedra I sat down and wept’ by Paulo Coelho (via kari-shma)
“Everyone has talent. What’s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places...”
– Erica Jong (via kari-shma)
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Science
So yeah. I’m a bit of a science freak. Sometimes. I might occasionally flood your dashboards with science talk. No apologies for it. Pick a few, give it a read and immerse yourself in the wonder of life.
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House of Mind: Exercise and the Brain →
I’ve been looking for excuses wherever I could find them when trying to make myself go to the gym and get my game on in 2011. Besides all the obvious benefits and the amazing feeling of tiredness and accomplishment, here’s a new little push! Guess who’s making the commitment and getting back in the swimming pool!
houseofmind:
Most of you have probably heard that working out...
Extra testosterone reduces your empathy →
gthebolt:
A new study from Utrecht and Cambridge Universities has for the first time found that an administration of testosterone under the tongue in volunteers negatively affects a person’s ability to ‘mind read’, an indication of empathy. The findings are published this week in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
“The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for...”
– ZZ (via hennnypotter)
This might be true. This is probably true. Yeah, this is true.
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“A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.”
– Mahatma Gandhi (via thatkindofwoman)
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WatchI would love to see their work. I think it should give a nice picture of dis/connection between people.
crookedindifference:
The Geography of Youth is a fresh, documentary photography project promoting global connections and understanding within the next generation. Alan and Morrigan’s sense of adventure, devotion to bicycle advocacy, environmental responsibility, and love of storytelling...
prodigal:
when you try your best, but you don’t...
The 80/20 Rule Applied to Web Design →
chrisramaglia:
…the 80/20 rule, when considered in the context of website and web app design can have a profound effect on the user experience, and ultimately on the effectiveness of the content or functionality of your website or web app.
Nice post, especially like the section on mobile design and how you should design a website for that experience before considering anything else. Taking a...
WatchThe world’s first scientific study to train a group of dogs to detect prostate cancer has been launched in Milton Keynes, England.
There is so much potential in this animals. Imagine the lives that can be saved due to early diagnosis and non-invasive methods.
“People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t believe...”
– George Bernard Shaw (via prettymess)
“Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss...”
– Eleanor Roosevelt (via david)
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Allie & Duke in Houston: Healthy Recipe Idea:... →
lifeinhouston:
My parents have made spaghetti squash “pasta” before, and I have always wanted to try making it myself. Jill sent me the recipe below which I really want to try. The only thing missing is vino!
Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 25 min Cooking Time: 40 min
Ingredients
2 1/2 pound(s)…
Life is good, wild and sweet.: Superfoods :) →
blueberriesandblondes:
Adapted from Bodyrock.tv’s Superfood Challenge.
Protein: salmon, omega 3 eggs, low fat plain yogurt, black beans, kidney beans, protein supplements (whey/milk/rice protein isolates)
Veggies and Fruits: spinach, tomatoes, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, kale, lettuce, mixed…
