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French artist Andry Rajoelina created this series of illustrations of superheroes and their sidekicks in familial poses.  The series is called Justice Families.

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Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes.

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“…I climb the steps of the Scot Monument every morning…and all becomes clear.  I wish I could make you see this brightness!

Don’t worry; all is well. All is so perfectly, damnably well! I understand now that boundaries between noise and sound are conventions.  All boundaries are conventions, waiting to be transcended.  One may transcend any convention if only one can first conceive of doing so.  

In moments like this I can feel your heart beating as clearly as I feel my own and I know that separation is an illusion.  My life extends far beyond the limitations of me.

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from The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh

from The Art of Power by Thich Nhat Hanh

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The Thorncrown Chapel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas is considered one of the crowning examples of organic architecture, a philosophy credited to Frank Lloyd Wright that promotes a harmony between the natural world and human habitation. The non-denominational chapel was designed in 1980 by an apprentice of Wright’s, architect E. Fay Jones, who employed the use of steel and glass to create a weightless, almost translucent structure that offers sweeping views in all directions of the surrounding Ozark habitat. In keeping with the organic design of the chapel Fay asked that no construction element be larger than what two people could carry through the woods by hand.

Recently a power company has applied to build a 48-mile high voltage transmission line through Northwest Arkansas that will cut through the woods right next to the chapel, shattering the views and serenity offered by the extremely unique building that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. For those interested, the Arkansas Public Service Commission is accepting comments from the public regarding the proposed power line construction. You can also read much more over on Hyperallergic.

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West of the Moon - The Collective Dreams of Children

I am in love with this short, poetic, dream-filled film.

Written, Directed, & Animated by Brent Bonacorso:

“Loosely based on several hundred interviews with children about their dreams, ‘West of the Moon’ is the story of one man’s lost love and his strange path to redemption, aided along the way by a gambling robot, a wayward monkey, and a healthy dose of determination.”

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Suck it, nerds!

Suck it, nerds!

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“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”
                                                         ——Honoré de Balzac

“The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness.”
——Honoré de Balzac

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Ingenious Treehouses Out on a Limb

Living in a treehouse is indisputably incredible. Sure, you might be roughing it a little bit, considering there’s a climb and the trees are flammable (thus limiting your cooking capabilities). But the views and the experience are unmatched. From the antique to the futuristic, here are some beautiful tree-borne homes.

This giant hillybilly hut is located in Crossville, Tennessee. The structure itself is 97-feet tall and it’s supported by an 80-foot tall live oak.

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The Beach Rock Treehouse in Okinawa, Japan was built to look like it belonged in outer space. Are we even sure that’s actually Japan and not Endor?

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For $40/night, you can stay in this treehouse in the Natural Park of Sierra de Huétor in Andalucía, Spain.

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Created Equal - Social Inequality in America

In his series, Created Equal, Detroit-born photographer Mark Laita explores social inequality by placing photos of US citizens who appear to be the opposites of each other (punk teens and Amish teens, for instance) side by side.

The series took eight years to complete and is meant to show the “successes and failures that America has experienced in its short life.” Visit Laita’s website for more info on the project and the book that came out of it.

imageMarine/War Veteran

imageFemale Body Builder/Drag Queen

imageIndigent Couple/Wealthy Couple

imageHomeless Man/Real Estate Developer

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4 Films by Wes Anderson

The Life Aquatic, Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums,

The Darjeeling Limited

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“Why Music Moves Us” from PBS Digital Studios

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PBS: The Movie

“If you wish to create a Power Team from scratch…you must first invent the Universe.”

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Here’s that photo of the Devil probing a boy’s head you were looking for…

“The Devil Examining the Head of a Boy” Frontspiece to a Manual on Phrenology; 1847, The Wellcome Library

(1847 was a banner year for phrenology textbook covers)

Here’s that photo of the Devil probing a boy’s head you were looking for…

“The Devil Examining the Head of a Boy” Frontspiece to a Manual on Phrenology; 1847, The Wellcome Library

(1847 was a banner year for phrenology textbook covers)