DIY Pop-Out Photos
Here’s a nice little how-to on making 3d pop-out versions of your photographs using two copies of the photo and foam-core.
Iraq War Attitudes
Some interesting poll numbers reported here indicate a slight majority of Americans favor stabilizing Iraq rather than immediate withdrawal.
Vintage Vandals
I ran across the wurst gallery today on the Finkbuilt blog. I got a kick out of the gallery entitled “Vintage Vandals” in which…
each artist was asked to find a framed piece of artwork at their local thrift store and manipulate it into a piece of their own.
My favorite is this one - I love giant monsters.
Big Bend, Texas, Chihuahuan Desert - National Geographic Magazine
Big Bend, Texas, Chihuahuan Desert - National Geographic Magazine
It’s getting close….
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids — New York Magazine
The Power (and Peril) of Praising Your Kids — New York Magazine
A good article about to power of praise (both good and bad). The conclusion: specific praise for hard work = good, vacuous praise = bad. Kids can become praise junkies which results in a withdrawal from any activity that they aren’t immediately good at.
Our “self esteem” based society is building adults that fold up and quit at the first failure.
ruhlman.com: Guest Blogging: A Bourdain Throwdown
A hilarious run-down of the state of food network by Anthony Bourdain. I love it mostly for agreeing with me on Alton, Flay, Ray, and Giada. The last two of which will probably get me in trouble with my parents and Virginia, but so be it. Enjoy.
